How far is Bradford, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Bradford, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 314.4 miles (506 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradford and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and Upper Darby.
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Start on the route
1.4 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 46 South
1683 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Kendall Avenue
945 ft · 19 sec · North Kendall Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
689 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
18.7 mi · 21 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Continue on Burning Well Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Burning Well Road
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Continue on Marvin Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · Marvin Street
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Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road
77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road
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Continue on Wilcox Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road
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Continue on Market Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street
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Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass
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Continue on East Center Street
1199 ft · 16 sec · East Center Street
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Take the exit slight left
37 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Powers Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue
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Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
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Continue on Johnsonburg Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road
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Continue on Maurus Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michael Street
153 m · 11 sec · North Michael Street
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Continue on North Saint Marys Street
1142 ft · 25 sec · North Saint Marys Street
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Continue on Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi · 16 min · Million Dollar Highway
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Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway
7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway
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Turn left onto State Park Road
8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
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Turn left
1681 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
165.4 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford and Upper Darby.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
165 mi · 03h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bradford 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 Bradford to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 314.4 miles (506 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Bradford and 147.6 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.6 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 5:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.35 one way or $90.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bradford and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Garden.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 224.82 mi (361.82 km).
#1 Bradford
City in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,564 |
| Coordinates | 41.9559000, -78.6439200 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $45.35 | $90.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.05 | $102.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.99 | $109.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.38 | $132.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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