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

The driving distance from Cheswick, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
299.3 mi
04h 53m
Flight
242.4 mi
390.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.4 mi
Kilometers
390.11 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.3 mi
Kilometers
481.68 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Cheswick
Sat, Apr 18, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheswick
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheswick
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Cheswick
149.5 mi
02h 26m
To Upper Darby
149.8 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Highland Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · North Highland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pittsburgh Street

    2335 ft · 59 sec · Pittsburgh Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Freeport Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    279.5 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheswick 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 93%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.26 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Freeport Road
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

280 mi · 05h 04m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
242.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 26m from Cheswick
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cheswick 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 Cheswick to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 149.5 miles from Cheswick and 149.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.15 one way or $86.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cheswick and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheswick and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 242.4 mi (390.11 km).

Cheswick

#1 Cheswick

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,662
Coordinates40.5417300, -79.7992200
Altitude235
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 Highland Avenue (-79.799302, 40.541727)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.98 L · about $43.15
Round trip
$86.30
21.12 gal · 79.96 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.15 $86.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.57 $97.13
Premium $4.95 $52.31 $104.63
Diesel $5.98 $63.15 $126.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cheswick and Upper Darby. The current time is 23:06:25.

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.