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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.08 mi
02h 47m
Flight
126.48 mi
203.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.48 mi
Kilometers
203.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.08 mi
Kilometers
254.41 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Chambersburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chambersburg
2026-04-23T03:24
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chambersburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Chambersburg
77.6 mi
01h 23m
To Upper Darby
80.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    622 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Queen Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · East Queen Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward College Street

    914 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP

    3263 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    2841 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 63%
Lincoln Way East
30.6 mi · 19%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 4%
I 76 East
5.61 mi · 4%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 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 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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
126.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gretna
01h 23m from Chambersburg
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Chambersburg and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 126.48 mi (203.55 km).

Chambersburg

#1 Chambersburg

Borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,231
Coordinates39.9375900, -77.6611000
Altitude188
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 (-77.661204, 39.937572)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.12 L · about $22.80
Round trip
$45.60
11.16 gal · 42.24 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chambersburg and Upper Darby. The current time is 03:24:28.

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.