How far is Upper Darby, PA from Waverly, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Waverly, PA is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
131.94 mi
02h 42m
Flight
112.7 mi
181.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.7 mi
Kilometers
181.38 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.94 mi
Kilometers
212.33 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Wed, Apr 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 15, 8:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-15T14:50
Arrive Waverly
Wed, Apr 15, 5:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
66 mi
01h 21m
To Waverly
65.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Waverly.

  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

    110.6 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit

    745 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit

    836 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northern Boulevard

    71 m · 6 sec · Northern Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    90 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Abington Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Abington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 84%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 8%
South Abington Road
3.36 mi · 3%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 2%
I 476 North
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 21m from Upper Darby
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Waverly?

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Upper Darby and 65.9 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.00 one way or $38.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 112.7 mi (181.38 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waverly

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,675
Coordinates41.5264700, -75.7054700
Altitude390
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Waverly (-75.70547, 41.52647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.62 L · about $19.00
Round trip
$38.00
9.3 gal · 35.24 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.00 $38.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.39 $42.77
Premium $4.95 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.98 $27.81 $55.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Waverly. The current time is 14:50:17.

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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.