How far is Willow Grove, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Willow Grove, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.53 mi
00h 45m
Flight
17.08 mi
27.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.08 mi
Kilometers
27.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.91 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Grove
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Grove
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
West Conshohocken
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Willow Grove
14.2 mi
00h 22m
To Upper Darby
14.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    35 m · 4 sec · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Easton Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1651 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    960 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Grove 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 38%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.64 mi · 30%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 11%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 9%
Easton Road
1.41 mi · 5%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

10.8 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Conshohocken
00h 22m from Willow Grove
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Willow Grove and Chance 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 Willow Grove to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

West Conshohocken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Willow Grove and 14.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Willow Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near West Conshohocken

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 West Conshohocken and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 12 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 11.9 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 11.8 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 11.9 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 West Conshohocken.

RAIL

Ardmore

7 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

15 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

16 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

17 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Grove and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 17.08 mi (27.49 km).

Willow Grove

#1 Willow Grove

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population15,726
Coordinates40.1440000, -75.1157300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Grove (-75.11573, 40.144)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.13 $8.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.29
Premium $4.95 $5.00 $10.01
Diesel $5.98 $6.04 $12.08

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Grove and Upper Darby. The current time is 09:27:23.

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.