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

The driving distance from York, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
100.17 mi
01h 52m
Flight
77.05 mi
124 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.05 mi
Kilometers
124 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.17 mi
Kilometers
161.21 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 PM EDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 16, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-16T11:20
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From York
50.1 mi
00h 56m
To Upper Darby
50.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North George Street

    599 ft · 30 sec · North George Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East King Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East King Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    152 m · 16 sec · South Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2786 ft · 1 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Hills Road

    1 km · 1 min · North Hills Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222 North: Reading

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike

    1170 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    39.4 mi · 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
39.4 mi · 39%
US 222 North
15.8 mi · 16%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 6%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 5%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

39.4 mi · 00h 42m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
00h 56m from York
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving York 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 York to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from York and 50.1 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around York and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near New Morgan

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

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

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

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

Parkesburg

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

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 77.05 mi (124 km).

York

#1 York

County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population28,768
Coordinates39.9626000, -76.7277400
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: North George Street (-76.727776, 39.962588)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.38 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.85
7.06 gal · 26.76 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.42 $28.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.23 $32.47
Premium $4.95 $17.49 $34.98
Diesel $5.98 $21.11 $42.22

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Upper Darby. The current time is 11:20:35.

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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.