How far is Upper Darby, PA from Summit Hill, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Summit Hill, PA is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.84 mi
01h 55m
Flight
69.45 mi
111.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.45 mi
Kilometers
111.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.84 mi
Kilometers
139.75 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summit Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T05:15
Arrive Summit Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
43.4 mi
00h 57m
To Summit Hill
43.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Summit Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Summit Hill.

  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

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg

    3106 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    128 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1688 ft · 38 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Mill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Laurel Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Laurel Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on East Amidon Street

    1674 ft · 35 sec · East Amidon Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    583 ft · 23 sec · South Pine Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Ludlow Street

    882 ft · 39 sec · East Ludlow Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ludlow Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Summit Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
56 mi · 64%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 12%
Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East
5.76 mi · 7%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
Laurel Drive
2.45 mi · 3%
Mill Road
2.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

56 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
00h 57m from Upper Darby
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Summit Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Summit Hill?

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Upper Darby and 43.4 miles from Summit Hill.

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

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Summit Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coopersburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coopersburg.

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Summit Hill. Straight-line distance: 69.45 mi (111.77 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Summit Hill

#2 Summit Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,975
Coordinates40.8248100, -75.8710300
Altitude458
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Summit Hill (-75.87103, 40.82481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$25.01
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.50 $25.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.95 $15.16 $30.32
Diesel $5.98 $18.30 $36.60

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Summit Hill. The current time is 05:15:48.

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.