How far is Valley Green, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Valley Green, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.37 mi
02h 15m
Flight
81.88 mi
131.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.88 mi
Kilometers
131.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.37 mi
Kilometers
176.01 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM EDT
Return by in Valley Green
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Green
2026-04-19T11:02
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Green
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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Valley Green
54.6 mi
01h 07m
To Upper Darby
54.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Green and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Eden Road

    130 m · 20 sec · Eden Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hemlock Lane

    2151 ft · 2 min · Hemlock Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Killinger Road

    628 ft · 33 sec · Killinger Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Yocumtown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Yocumtown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Robinhood Drive

    142 m · 9 sec · Robinhood Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Robinhood Drive

    1433 ft · 33 sec · Robinhood Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    132 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    83.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
83.6 mi · 76%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 6%
Robinhood Drive
5.09 mi · 5%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 5%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

83.6 mi · 01h 30m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 07m from Valley Green
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Valley Green and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Green to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Valley Green and 54.7 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Valley Green and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Green and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 81.88 mi (131.78 km).

Valley Green

#1 Valley Green

Census designated place

Population3,429
Coordinates40.1573100, -76.7927500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley Green (-76.79275, 40.15731)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $15.77
Round trip
$31.54
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.77 $31.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.75 $35.50
Premium $4.95 $19.12 $38.24
Diesel $5.98 $23.08 $46.17

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 Valley Green and Upper Darby. The current time is 11:02:35.

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.