How far is Upper Darby, PA from Spring City, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Spring City, PA is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.37 mi
00h 55m
Flight
22.46 mi
36.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.46 mi
Kilometers
36.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.37 mi
Kilometers
47.26 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Spring City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
King of Prussia
PA

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
14.7 mi
00h 27m
To Spring City
14.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Spring City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Spring City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova

    1828 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on King of Prussia Road

    2 mi · 4 min · King of Prussia Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Upper Gulph Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Upper Gulph Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Radnor Road

    2918 ft · 1 min · Radnor Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Croton Road

    1767 ft · 46 sec · Croton Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Warner Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Warner Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Devon Park Drive

    1289 ft · 31 sec · Devon Park Drive

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 202 North, US 422 West: King of Prussia, Pottstown

    76 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1802 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottstown Expressway

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Pottstown Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Royersford, Trappe

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Royersford

    91 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Township Line Road

    1797 ft · 54 sec · South Township Line Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Bridge Street

    969 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    697 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto New Street

    151 m · 22 sec · New Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    812 ft · 38 sec · North Church Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hall Street

    12 m · 8 sec · Hall Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    34 m · 5 sec · South Church Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Spring City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
9.48 mi · 32%
Mid-County Expressway
3.86 mi · 13%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 10%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 8%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 7%
King of Prussia Road
1.99 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Expressway

Continue on Pottstown Expressway

9.48 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
King of Prussia
00h 27m from Upper Darby
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Spring City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Spring City?

The road trip is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

King of Prussia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Upper Darby and 14.7 miles from Spring City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Darby and Sunny near Spring City.

Stop Ideas Near King of Prussia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around King of Prussia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Germantown Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

Germantown Town Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Germantown Av &, W Haines St, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Philadelphia , PA
5462 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Rating 2.8/5 6 reviews Government office
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to King of Prussia.

RAIL

Paoli

9 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

21 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

23 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Spring City. Straight-line distance: 22.46 mi (36.14 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Spring City

#2 Spring City

City in Sanpete County, Utah, United States

Population3,285
Coordinates40.1767700, -75.5476900
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Spring City (-75.54769, 40.17677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.22 $12.44

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Spring City. The current time is 00:36:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.