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

The driving distance from Clairton, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
295.34 mi
04h 54m
Flight
244.76 mi
393.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.76 mi
Kilometers
393.91 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.34 mi
Kilometers
475.3 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Tue, Jun 2, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Clairton
Tue, Jun 2, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clairton
2026-06-02T01:20
Arrive Upper Darby
Tue, Jun 2, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clairton
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 Clairton
146.3 mi
02h 27m
To Upper Darby
149 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    13 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue

    2013 ft · 1 min · Saint Clair Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    541 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard

    96 m · 7 sec · Hayden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 51 South: Elizabeth

    78 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hayden Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 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 · 14 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 Clairton 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 85%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
5.37 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
244.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 27m from Clairton
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clairton and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clairton to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 146.3 miles from Clairton and 149 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.58 one way or $85.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clairton and Sunny 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 Clairton and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 244.76 mi (393.91 km).

Clairton

#1 Clairton

City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,497
Coordinates40.2922900, -79.8817100
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-79.881852, 40.292315)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.45 L · about $42.58
Round trip
$85.15
20.84 gal · 78.9 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.58 $85.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.92 $95.84
Premium $4.95 $51.62 $103.24
Diesel $5.98 $62.31 $124.62

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clairton and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:20:40.

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.