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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Yardley, PA is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 03m
Flight
31.49 mi
50.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.49 mi
Kilometers
50.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.55 mi
Kilometers
62.04 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yardley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Yardley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Bensalem
PA

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
19.3 mi
00h 31m
To Yardley
19.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 43 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    604 ft · 30 sec · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Baily Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Baily Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Church Lane

    610 ft · 26 sec · Church Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Longacre Boulevard

    752 ft · 23 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Longacre Boulevard

    55 m · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

    958 ft · 27 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North Longacre Boulevard

    2083 ft · 57 sec · North Longacre Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Whitby Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whitby Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 45th Street

    629 ft · 25 sec · South 45th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chester Avenue

    1871 ft · 55 sec · Chester Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue

    1093 ft · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Baltimore Avenue

    575 ft · 22 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South University Avenue

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South University Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West

    2754 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway

    2268 ft · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York

    594 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2239 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    17.8 mi · 24 min · Delaware Expressway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Delaware Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward New Hope

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Taylorsville Road

    2474 ft · 45 sec · Taylorsville Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Main Street

    693 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Jervue Drive

    91 m · 18 sec · Jervue Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Riverview Avenue

    548 ft · 24 sec · Riverview Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
28.2 mi · 73%
Vine Street Expressway
1.86 mi · 5%
Baily Road
0.98 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
0.96 mi · 2%
Whitby Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Baltimore Avenue
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 31m from Upper Darby
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Yardley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Bensalem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Upper Darby and 19.3 miles from Yardley.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:24 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 Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Yardley.

Stop Ideas Near Bensalem

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bensalem and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.1 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensalem.

RAIL

Cornwells Heights

4 mi away
700 Station Ave.
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

17 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue
OTHER

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

21 mi away
Cornell Ave. & West Marlton Pike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

21 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Yardley. Straight-line distance: 31.49 mi (50.68 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Yardley

#2 Yardley

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,506
Coordinates40.2456600, -74.8460000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Yardley (-74.846, 40.24566)

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Yardley. The current time is 00:35:19.

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.