How far is Brush Valley, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Brush Valley, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Road
270.65 mi
04h 33m
Flight
204.39 mi
328.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.39 mi
Kilometers
328.94 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.65 mi
Kilometers
435.57 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Brush Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brush Valley
2026-04-18T03:23
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brush Valley
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Brush Valley
127.2 mi
02h 16m
To Upper Darby
143.4 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
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 Brush Valley and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brush Valley and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Valley View Road

    107 m · 18 sec · Valley View Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    768 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

    999 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

    1070 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cramer Pike

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on Cooper Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Iron Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Johns Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Johns Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1127 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  26. 26

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

    991 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  32. 32

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brush Valley 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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 67%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 6%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.3 mi
204.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 16m from Brush Valley
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brush Valley 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 Brush Valley to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.6 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.2 miles from Brush Valley and 143.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.02 one way or $78.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brush Valley and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brush Valley and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 204.39 mi (328.94 km).

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#1 Brush Valley

Township in Indiana County, Pennsylvania

Population1,729
Coordinates40.5361800, -79.0664200
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Valley View Road (-79.06643, 40.536199)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.55 gal
36.15 L · about $39.02
Round trip
$78.04
19.1 gal · 72.3 L
Estimated CO2
84.9 kg one way
Round trip: 169.7 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.02 $78.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.92 $87.84
Premium $4.95 $47.31 $94.62
Diesel $5.98 $57.11 $114.22

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 Brush Valley and Upper Darby. The current time is 03:23:55.

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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.