How far is Charleroi, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Charleroi, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charleroi and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charleroi and Upper Darby.
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Start on Fallowfield Avenue
1878 ft · 1 min · Fallowfield Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street
82 m · 11 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto McKean Avenue
1488 ft · 25 sec · McKean Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 km · 59 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Pennsylvania Street
1595 ft · 27 sec · Pennsylvania Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1922 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 4 hr 35 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 · 16 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 Charleroi 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
252 mi · 04h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleroi and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charleroi to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.9 miles from Charleroi and 145.2 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.84 one way or $83.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charleroi and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charleroi and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 245.04 mi (394.35 km).
#1 Charleroi
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,887 |
| Coordinates | 40.1378500, -79.8981000 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $41.84 | $83.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.09 | $94.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.73 | $101.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.24 | $122.47 |
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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