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

The driving distance from Brownsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
155.34 mi
03h 15m
Flight
119.1 mi
191.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.1 mi
Kilometers
191.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.34 mi
Kilometers
249.99 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Brownsville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
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
Mount Gretna
PA

Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Brownsville
77.5 mi
01h 37m
To Upper Darby
77.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brownsville Road

    46 m · 13 sec · Brownsville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    1535 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Anthony Highway

    156 m · 12 sec · Anthony Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    622 ft · 18 sec · Lincoln Way East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Black Gap Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Olde Scotland Road

    827 ft · 28 sec · Olde Scotland Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 64%
Olde Scotland Road
25.7 mi · 17%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 4%
I 76 East
5.61 mi · 4%
Black Gap Road
5.11 mi · 3%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 37m from Brownsville
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Brownsville and 77.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.39 one way or $44.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Brownsville and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna

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

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

RAIL

Mount Joy

16 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

23 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

26 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsville and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 119.1 mi (191.68 km).

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#1 Brownsville

Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,203
Coordinates39.9009300, -77.5211000
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Brownsville (-77.5211, 39.90093)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $22.39
Round trip
$44.78
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.39 $44.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.20 $50.41
Premium $4.95 $27.15 $54.30
Diesel $5.98 $32.77 $65.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and Upper Darby. The current time is 22:05:22.

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.