Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Boyertown, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boyertown, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Upper Darby to Boyertown, you are looking at a manageable 40.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 13 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an economical choice for a quick getaway. You will be traveling entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, transitioning from the suburbs of Upper Darby toward the more localized feel of Boyertown. It is a straightforward trip, ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel time under control while still getting out of the immediate metropolitan area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pottstown Expressway | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Swamp Pike | 7.5 mi | 14m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| South Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| County Line Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Philadelphia Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| King of Prussia Road | 2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Pottstown Expressway
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Boyertown, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto PA 3
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 476
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on King of Prussia Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
King of Prussia Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto Upper Gulph Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Upper Gulph Road
10
Turn right onto Radnor Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Radnor Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto Croton Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Croton Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto South Warner Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Warner Road
13
Turn left onto Devon Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Devon Park Drive
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
249 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 202 North, US 422 West: King of Prussia, Pottstown
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 422
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Line Expressway
17
Continue on US 422
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Linfield, Limerick
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
192 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Limerick
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto North Lewis Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lewis Road
21
Continue on Swamp Pike
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Swamp Pike
22
Enter roundabout onto Swamp Pike
140 ft
·
2 sec
·
Swamp Pike
23
Continue on Swamp Pike
7.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Swamp Pike
24
Turn straight onto PA 73
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Philadelphia Avenue
25
Turn right onto North Reading Avenue
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Reading Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
North Reading Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Pottstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward Linfield, Limerick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Linfield, Limerick
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Limerick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Limerick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.33 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Boyertown, PA
Late night in Boyertown on Tuesday
Local time
5:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, balancing highway efficiency with local road navigation. You will spend about 43% of your time on highways, utilizing the Mid-County Expressway and the Pottstown Expressway to make progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11.3-mile segment on the Pottstown Expressway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. Transitioning onto Swamp Pike shifts the character of the drive, requiring more attention as you move away from high-speed corridors. Expect the road personality to shift from the structured, fast-paced environment of the expressways to a more standard, winding road experience as you approach your destination.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Pottstown Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
412 ft
56 ft
Total Climb
745 ft
Total Descent
390 ft
Highest Point
412 ft
~40.2 mi in
Elevation Range
356 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Boyertown, PA, road signs point toward Villanova, Pottstown, Linfield and Limerick.
Villanova
9.9 mi in
|
~19m
Pottstown
15 mi in
|
~31m
Linfield
28.9 mi in
|
~50m
Limerick
28.9 mi in
|
~50m
About the Cities
Starting in Upper Darby, PA
Full guide →Upper Darby is a city in Pennsylvania.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Pottstown Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Boyertown, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boyertown, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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