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

The driving distance from Chartiers, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 308.2 miles (496 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253 miles (407.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
308.17 mi
04h 59m
Flight
253.03 mi
407.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.03 mi
Kilometers
407.22 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.17 mi
Kilometers
495.95 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:11 AM EDT
Return by in Chartiers
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chartiers
2026-04-19T05:12
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chartiers
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Chartiers
153.9 mi
02h 29m
To Upper Darby
154.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chartiers Road

    1948 ft · 53 sec · Chartiers Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Seven Creeks Road

    110 m · 10 sec · Seven Creeks Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Castile Run Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Castile Run Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    1538 ft · 42 sec · Center Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Water Street

    2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Low Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    6 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Darby Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chartiers 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 82%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
19.3 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
6.02 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
253 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 29m from Chartiers
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chartiers and 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 Chartiers to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 308.2 miles (496 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Chartiers and 154.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 253 miles (407.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.41 one way or $88.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chartiers and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 253.03 mi (407.22 km).

Chartiers

#1 Chartiers

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,299
Coordinates39.9581300, -80.0508900
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Chartiers Road (-80.050981, 39.958138)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.16 L · about $44.41
Round trip
$88.83
21.74 gal · 82.32 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.41 $88.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.99 $99.98
Premium $4.95 $53.85 $107.70
Diesel $5.98 $65.00 $130.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chartiers and Upper Darby. The current time is 05:12:53.

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.