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

The driving distance from Asylum, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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
166.94 mi
03h 19m
Flight
135.19 mi
217.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.19 mi
Kilometers
217.56 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.94 mi
Kilometers
268.66 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Asylum
Thu, Apr 23, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asylum
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asylum
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Asylum
85.7 mi
01h 39m
To Upper Darby
81.3 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on French Asylum Road

    9 m · 1 sec · French Asylum Road

  2. 2

    Continue on French Asylum Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto French Asylum Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · French Asylum Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto VFW Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · VFW Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.8 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wyalusing-New Albany Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hunter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    15.6 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  23. 23

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  25. 25

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West 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 Asylum 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.8 mi · 51%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 9%
Roosevelt Highway
14.8 mi · 9%
Memorial Highway
14 mi · 8%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 6%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
135.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
01h 39m from Asylum
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Asylum and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Asylum to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Asylum and 81.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Asylum and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

6 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asylum and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 135.19 mi (217.56 km).

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#1 Asylum

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,035
Coordinates41.7131300, -76.3335500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.333409, 41.713004)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $24.07
Round trip
$48.13
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.07 $48.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.95 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.98 $35.22 $70.44

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 Asylum and Upper Darby. The current time is 02:20:27.

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.