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

The driving distance from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
60.24 mi
01h 43m
Flight
53.21 mi
85.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.21 mi
Kilometers
85.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.24 mi
Kilometers
96.95 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Willow Street
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Street
2026-04-18T04:57
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Street
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 Willow Street
30.1 mi
00h 51m
To Upper Darby
30.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willow Street Pike

    2771 ft · 1 min · Willow Street Pike

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Beaver Valley Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Village Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Village Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Miller Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Miller Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gap Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gap Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Strasburg Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Strasburg Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old Strasburg Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Strasburg Road

    15 m · 6 sec · Strasburg Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    126 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike

    2455 ft · 47 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  14. 14

    Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Exton Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Exton Bypass

  17. 17

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

    1449 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pottstown Pike

    3 mi · 4 min · Pottstown Pike

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · West Chester Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Providence Road

  23. 23

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

    2928 ft · 1 min · North Providence Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Springfield

    1250 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Media Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Media Bypass

  26. 26

    Continue on State Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Road

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Providence Road

    2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow Street 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi · 23%
West Chester Pike
7.24 mi · 12%
Strasburg Road
6.09 mi · 10%
Lincoln Highway
5.07 mi · 8%
Pottstown Pike
4.58 mi · 8%
Providence Road
3.83 mi · 6%
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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorndale
00h 51m from Willow Street
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Willow Street and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willow Street to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 30.1 miles from Willow Street and 30.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.70 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Willow Street and Mostly 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.

RAIL

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 Willow Street and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 53.21 mi (85.64 km).

Willow Street

#1 Willow Street

Census designated place

Population7,578
Coordinates39.9792700, -76.2763500
Altitude147
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 Street (-76.27635, 39.97927)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.05 L · about $8.70
Round trip
$17.41
4.26 gal · 16.1 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.70 $17.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.80 $19.59
Premium $4.95 $10.55 $21.10
Diesel $5.98 $12.74 $25.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Street and Upper Darby. The current time is 04:57:46.

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.