How far is Upper Darby, PA from South Pottstown, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to South Pottstown, PA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and South Pottstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and South Pottstown.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Continue on Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2005 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
1828 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on King of Prussia Road
2 mi · 4 min · King of Prussia Road
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Turn left onto Upper Gulph Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Upper Gulph Road
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Turn right onto Radnor Road
2918 ft · 1 min · Radnor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Croton Road
1767 ft · 46 sec · Croton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Road
1.2 km · 2 min · South Warner Road
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Turn left onto Devon Park Drive
1289 ft · 31 sec · Devon Park Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 202 North, US 422 West: King of Prussia, Pottstown
76 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown
1802 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway
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Continue on Pottstown Expressway
14.3 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway
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Continue on Pottstown Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · Pottstown Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Hanover Street
1052 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South Hanover Street
134 m · 17 sec · South Hanover Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
50 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and South Pottstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pottstown Expressway
Continue on Pottstown Expressway
14.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to South Pottstown?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Perkiomen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Upper Darby and 18 miles from South Pottstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers near South Pottstown.
Stop Ideas Near Perkiomen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Germantown Town Hall
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Perkiomen.
Paoli
Exton
Ardmore
Downingtown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and South Pottstown. Straight-line distance: 29.32 mi (47.19 km).
#1 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Pottstown
Census designated place
| Population | 2,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.2395400, -75.6510200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pottstown (-75.65102, 40.23954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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