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

The driving distance from West Lampeter, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 59 miles (94.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
58.98 mi
01h 30m
Flight
53.23 mi
85.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.23 mi
Kilometers
85.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.98 mi
Kilometers
94.92 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM EDT
Return by in West Lampeter
Tue, May 12, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lampeter
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Upper Darby
Tue, May 12, 9:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lampeter
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
Thorndale
PA

City in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

From West Lampeter
29.9 mi
00h 45m
To Upper Darby
29.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peony Road

    27 m · 10 sec · Peony Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lampeter Road

    2732 ft · 58 sec · Lampeter Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway East

    99 m · 10 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Philadelphia Pike

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Exton Bypass

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pottstown Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Pottstown Pike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · West Chester Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Providence Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Providence Road

    2928 ft · 1 min · North Providence Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Springfield

    1250 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Media Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Media Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 24%
Old Philadelphia Pike
8.68 mi · 15%
West Chester Pike
7.24 mi · 12%
Lincoln Highway
5.45 mi · 9%
Newport Road
5.4 mi · 9%
Pottstown Pike
4.58 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

13.9 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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorndale
00h 45m from West Lampeter
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Lampeter and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59 miles (94.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Thorndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from West Lampeter and 29.1 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lampeter and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Thorndale

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

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

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Downingtown

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

Coatesville

6 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Exton

11 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Parkesburg

16 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lampeter and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 53.23 mi (85.66 km).

West Lampeter

#1 West Lampeter

Township of Pennsylvania

Population15,983
Coordinates40.0303800, -76.2702400
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Peony Road (-76.270224, 40.030346)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.88 L · about $8.50
Round trip
$17.00
4.16 gal · 15.76 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.50 $17.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.95 $10.30 $20.61
Diesel $5.98 $12.44 $24.88

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lampeter and Upper Darby. The current time is 20:17:10.

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.