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

The driving distance from Brackenridge, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 307.1 miles (494.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
307.17 mi
05h 05m
Flight
240.13 mi
386.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.13 mi
Kilometers
386.45 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.17 mi
Kilometers
494.35 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM EDT
Return by in Brackenridge
Sat, Apr 18, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brackenridge
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brackenridge
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Brackenridge
153.4 mi
02h 32m
To Upper Darby
153.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cornelia Street

    31 m · 4 sec · Cornelia Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Morgan Street

    141 m · 25 sec · Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 9th Avenue

    1732 ft · 1 min · 9th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Horner Street

    778 ft · 41 sec · Horner Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road

    126 m · 10 sec · Freeport Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East 10th Avenue

    2376 ft · 1 min · East 10th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bull Creek Road

    1 km · 1 min · Bull Creek Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    2294 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale

    1293 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Russellton

    46 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hite Road

    1773 ft · 50 sec · Hite Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Russellton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Russellton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

    1599 ft · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Pearl Avenue

    1073 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road

    1590 ft · 38 sec · Freeport Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    279.5 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brackenridge and Upper Darby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 91%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.26 mi · 2%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
4.81 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

280 mi · 05h 04m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
240.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 32m from Brackenridge
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brackenridge and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.1 miles (494.3 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Brackenridge and 153.7 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 240.1 miles (386.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.29 one way or $88.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brackenridge and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brackenridge and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 240.13 mi (386.45 km).

Brackenridge

#1 Brackenridge

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,113
Coordinates40.6081200, -79.7411600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Cornelia Street (-79.741269, 40.608091)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.84 gal
41.03 L · about $44.29
Round trip
$88.58
21.68 gal · 82.06 L
Estimated CO2
96.3 kg one way
Round trip: 192.7 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.29 $88.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.85 $99.71
Premium $4.95 $53.70 $107.40
Diesel $5.98 $64.82 $129.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brackenridge and Upper Darby. The current time is 23:07:12.

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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.