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

The driving distance from Apollo, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.46 mi
04h 59m
Flight
230.78 mi
371.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.78 mi
Kilometers
371.4 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.46 mi
Kilometers
480.32 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Tue, May 26, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Apollo
Tue, May 26, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apollo
2026-05-26T00:10
Arrive Upper Darby
Tue, May 26, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apollo
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Apollo
149.1 mi
02h 29m
To Upper Darby
149.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    1878 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 66

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 66

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 66

    12.1 mi · 20 min · State Route 66

  4. 4

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    12.2 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1360 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton

    1490 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apollo 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 84%
State Route 66
14.4 mi · 5%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.2 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.6 mi
230.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 29m from Apollo
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Apollo 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 Apollo to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Apollo and 149.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.03 one way or $86.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Apollo and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apollo and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 230.78 mi (371.4 km).

Apollo

#1 Apollo

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,507
Coordinates40.5814500, -79.5664300
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-79.566426, 40.581442)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.87 L · about $43.03
Round trip
$86.05
21.06 gal · 79.74 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.03 $86.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.43 $96.85
Premium $4.95 $52.17 $104.33
Diesel $5.98 $62.97 $125.94

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Apollo and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:10:59.

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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.