How far is Chambersburg, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Chambersburg, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southwestern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chambersburg and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chambersburg and Upper Darby.
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Start on North Main Street
622 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Queen Street
3054 ft · 1 min · East Queen Street
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Way East
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Turn left
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
914 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Turn left onto South West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
3263 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
3093 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 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 Chambersburg and Upper Darby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Chambersburg and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chambersburg to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Chambersburg and 80.5 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.80 one way or $45.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chambersburg and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Gretna
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 Mount Gretna.
Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chambersburg and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 126.48 mi (203.55 km).
#1 Chambersburg
Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,231 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375900, -77.6611000 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.80 | $45.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.66 | $51.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.37 | $66.74 |
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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