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

The driving distance from Coaldale, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
218.29 mi
03h 51m
Flight
167 mi
268.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167 mi
Kilometers
268.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.29 mi
Kilometers
351.31 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Coaldale
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coaldale
2026-04-19T01:25
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coaldale
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
Dauphin
PA

Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Coaldale
109.1 mi
01h 55m
To Upper Darby
109.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Coaldale and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Coaldale Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Coaldale Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Loch Lomond Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Loch Lomond Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1039 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Port Matilda Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Upper Flat Rock Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Upper Flat Rock Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Flat Rock Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Flat Rock Road

  7. 7

    Continue on 28th Division Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · 28th Division Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on General Potter Highway

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · General Potter Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coaldale 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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 36%
General Potter Highway
75.6 mi · 35%
28th Division Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 3%
Mount Nittany Expressway
6.22 mi · 3%
Port Matilda Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dauphin
01h 55m from Coaldale
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Coaldale 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 Coaldale to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Dauphin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Coaldale and 109.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.46 one way or $62.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Coaldale and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Dauphin

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

13 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

36 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

46 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coaldale and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 167 mi (268.76 km).

Coaldale

#1 Coaldale

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,131
Coordinates40.9361700, -78.1602900
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Coaldale Road (-78.160321, 40.936252)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.16 L · about $31.46
Round trip
$62.92
15.4 gal · 58.32 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.46 $62.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.41 $70.82
Premium $4.95 $38.15 $76.29
Diesel $5.98 $46.05 $92.09

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 Coaldale and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:25:51.

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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.