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

The driving distance from Butler, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
325.09 mi
05h 26m
Flight
251.55 mi
404.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.55 mi
Kilometers
404.83 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.09 mi
Kilometers
523.18 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Butler
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Butler
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Butler
162.4 mi
02h 43m
To Upper Darby
162.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1909 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on General Richard Butler Bridge

    1272 ft · 33 sec · General Richard Butler Bridge

  3. 3

    Continue on Pittsburgh Road

    2840 ft · 1 min · Pittsburgh Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pittsburgh Road

    12.9 mi · 21 min · Pittsburgh Road

  5. 5

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · William Flinn Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1443 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    287.8 mi · 5 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Butler 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
288 mi · 89%
Pittsburgh Road
13.5 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 2%
William Flinn Highway
4.37 mi · 1%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

288 mi · 05h 13m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.6 mi
251.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 43m from Butler
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Butler and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.1 miles (523.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.4 miles from Butler and 162.7 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.87 one way or $93.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Butler and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 251.55 mi (404.83 km).

Butler

#1 Butler

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,734
Coordinates40.8611800, -79.8953300
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-79.895265, 40.861179)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.42 L · about $46.87
Round trip
$93.73
22.94 gal · 86.84 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.87 $93.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.75 $105.50
Premium $4.95 $56.82 $113.64
Diesel $5.98 $68.59 $137.18

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 Butler and Upper Darby. The current time is 22:32:40.

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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.