How far is Upper Darby, PA from West Penn, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to West Penn, PA is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
84.3 mi
01h 54m
Flight
66.79 mi
107.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.79 mi
Kilometers
107.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.3 mi
Kilometers
135.66 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Penn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive West Penn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Trumbauersville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
42.1 mi
00h 57m
To West Penn
42.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and West Penn.

  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

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Fogelsville

    1760 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    15.9 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clamtown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Clamtown Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clamtown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 45%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 13%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 4%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 3%
Clamtown Road
1.75 mi · 2%
William Penn Highway
1.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trumbauersville
00h 57m from Upper Darby
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near West Penn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to West Penn?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Trumbauersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Upper Darby and 42.1 miles from West Penn.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Sunny near West Penn.

Stop Ideas Near Trumbauersville

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

42 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

45 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

48 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

50 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and West Penn. Straight-line distance: 66.79 mi (107.49 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
West Penn

#2 West Penn

Township in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population4,295
Coordinates40.7409200, -75.9610400
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: West Penn (-75.96104, 40.74092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.27
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.14 $24.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.66 $27.32
Premium $4.95 $14.71 $29.43
Diesel $5.98 $17.76 $35.52

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 West Penn. The current time is 04:11:24.

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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.