How far is Upper Darby, PA from Valley Green, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Valley Green, PA is about 110 miles (177.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
110.03 mi
02h 17m
Flight
81.88 mi
131.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.88 mi
Kilometers
131.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.03 mi
Kilometers
177.07 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Green
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 4:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T12:21
Arrive Valley Green
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Terre Hill
PA

Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
54.9 mi
01h 08m
To Valley Green
55.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Valley Green.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Valley Green.

  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

    7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    1922 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 262: Fishing Creek

    859 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fishing Creek Road

    1917 ft · 43 sec · Fishing Creek Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old York Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Trail Road

    1963 ft · 40 sec · Old Trail Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Red Mill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Red Mill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Yocumtown Road

    661 ft · 15 sec · Yocumtown Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Killinger Road

    628 ft · 32 sec · Killinger Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hemlock Lane

    2151 ft · 2 min · Hemlock Lane

  27. 27

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

    130 m · 19 sec · Eden Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eden Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Valley Green.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
83.9 mi · 76%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 6%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 4%
I 83 South
3.14 mi · 3%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

83.9 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terre Hill
01h 08m from Upper Darby
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Valley Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Valley Green?

The road trip is about 110 miles (177.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Terre Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Upper Darby and 55.1 miles from Valley Green.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Valley Green.

Stop Ideas Near Terre Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terre Hill, 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 Terre Hill.

RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Lancaster station

25 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Coatesville

27 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

34 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Valley Green. Straight-line distance: 81.88 mi (131.78 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Valley Green

#2 Valley Green

Census designated place

Population3,429
Coordinates40.1573100, -76.7927500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Valley Green (-76.79275, 40.15731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.7 L · about $15.85
Round trip
$31.71
7.76 gal · 29.4 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.85 $31.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.84 $35.69
Premium $4.95 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.98 $23.20 $46.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Valley Green. The current time is 12:21:26.

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.