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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to West York, PA is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
103.5 mi
02h 20m
Flight
78.29 mi
126 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.29 mi
Kilometers
126 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.5 mi
Kilometers
166.57 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West York
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive West York
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
51.7 mi
01h 10m
To West York
51.8 mi
01h 10m

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
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.6 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster

    2990 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    21.6 mi · 30 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    3189 ft · 58 sec · North Hills Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2838 ft · 1 min · East Market Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1871 ft · 39 sec · South Harrison Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hill Street

    3008 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mount Rose Avenue

    2417 ft · 43 sec · Mount Rose Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on East Prospect Street

    2829 ft · 50 sec · East Prospect Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto East College Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Grantley Street

    558 ft · 20 sec · Grantley Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Princess Street

    2555 ft · 1 min · West Princess Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Richland Avenue

    83 m · 11 sec · South Richland Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Poplar Street

    806 ft · 40 sec · West Poplar Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Overbrook Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Overbrook Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overbrook Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.6 mi · 38%
US 30 West
23.4 mi · 23%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
15.9 mi · 15%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 7%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 4%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 10m from Upper Darby
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near West York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Upper Darby and 51.8 miles from West York.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and West York. Straight-line distance: 78.29 mi (126 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 West York

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,602
Coordinates39.9526000, -76.7513600
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: West York (-76.75136, 39.9526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $14.91
Round trip
$29.83
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.91 $29.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.79 $33.57
Premium $4.95 $18.08 $36.16
Diesel $5.98 $21.83 $43.65

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 York. The current time is 05:54:11.

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.