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

The driving distance from Yardley, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
43.2 mi
00h 57m
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
43.2 mi
Kilometers
69.53 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Yardley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yardley
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 22, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yardley
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 Yardley
19.4 mi
00h 28m
To Upper Darby
23.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverview Avenue

    548 ft · 26 sec · Riverview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jervue Drive

    91 m · 19 sec · Jervue Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    693 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Taylorsville Road

    2462 ft · 44 sec · Taylorsville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Taylorsville Road

    861 ft · 22 sec · Taylorsville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 295 West: Philadelphia

    1318 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    28.1 mi · 38 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

    2950 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Vine Street Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Vine Street Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: International Airport

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport

    583 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue

    1027 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 34th Street

    52 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 34th Street

    1448 ft · 42 sec · South 34th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South 48th Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Greenway Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · Greenway Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 49th Street

    3078 ft · 2 min · South 49th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue

    1401 ft · 57 sec · Baltimore Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Whitby Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Whitby Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North Longacre Boulevard

    3041 ft · 1 min · North Longacre Boulevard

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Longacre Boulevard

    52 m · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

    752 ft · 23 sec · Longacre Boulevard

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Lane

    610 ft · 24 sec · Church Lane

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Baily Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Baily Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Elberon Avenue

    152 m · 27 sec · Elberon Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Providence Road

    1919 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yardley 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Expressway
28.1 mi · 65%
Vine Street Expressway
1.81 mi · 4%
Schuylkill Expressway
1.21 mi · 3%
Whitby Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
Grays Ferry Avenue
0.9 mi · 2%
Baily Road
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Expressway

Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

28.1 mi · 00h 38m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensalem
00h 28m from Yardley
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Yardley 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 Yardley to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 19.4 miles from Yardley and 23.7 miles from Upper Darby.

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 11.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Yardley and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

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 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 Yardley and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 31.49 mi (50.68 km).

Yardley

#1 Yardley

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,506
Coordinates40.2456600, -74.8460000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverview Avenue (-74.845715, 40.245927)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 Yardley and Upper Darby. The current time is 22:50:03.

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.