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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to West Pottsgrove, PA is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
38.55 mi
01h 06m
Flight
31.29 mi
50.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.29 mi
Kilometers
50.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.55 mi
Kilometers
62.04 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Pottsgrove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T09:43
Arrive West Pottsgrove
Sun, Apr 19, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Perkiomen
PA

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
19.3 mi
00h 33m
To West Pottsgrove
19.3 mi
00h 33m

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
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.3 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottstown Bypass

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Pottstown Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Allentown

    1214 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    980 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West High Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Rice Street

    144 m · 21 sec · Rice Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Rice Street

    2351 ft · 2 min · Rice Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Grosstown Road

    65 m · 11 sec · Grosstown Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Holly Drive

    814 ft · 36 sec · Holly Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holly Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pottstown Expressway
14.3 mi · 37%
Pottstown Bypass
4.34 mi · 11%
Mid-County Expressway
3.86 mi · 10%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 8%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 6%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pottstown Expressway

Continue on Pottstown Expressway

14.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkiomen
00h 33m from Upper Darby
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers near West Pottsgrove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Perkiomen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Upper Darby and 19.3 miles from West Pottsgrove.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers near West Pottsgrove.

Stop Ideas Near Perkiomen

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

10 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

19 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Ardmore

20 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and West Pottsgrove. Straight-line distance: 31.29 mi (50.36 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 West Pottsgrove

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population3,833
Coordinates40.2545400, -75.6846300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: West Pottsgrove (-75.68463, 40.25454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.11
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.56 $11.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.51
Premium $4.95 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.13 $16.27

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 West Pottsgrove. The current time is 09:43:55.

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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.