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

The driving distance from Duncansville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
228.2 mi
03h 50m
Flight
170.29 mi
274.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.29 mi
Kilometers
274.05 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.2 mi
Kilometers
367.25 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Duncansville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncansville
2026-04-19T02:03
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncansville
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Duncansville
114 mi
01h 55m
To Upper Darby
114.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
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 Duncansville and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    1557 ft · 40 sec · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    73 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dummings Highway

    887 ft · 24 sec · Dummings Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dunnings Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Dunnings Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bedford Street

    1726 ft · 31 sec · Bedford Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Old US Highway 220

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 220

  7. 7

    Continue on Dunnings Highway

    1506 ft · 30 sec · Dunnings Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    831 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Duncansville 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 79%
Dunnings Highway
25.1 mi · 11%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 3%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.9 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 55m from Duncansville
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Duncansville 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 Duncansville to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Duncansville and 114.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.89 one way or $65.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Duncansville and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncansville and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 170.29 mi (274.05 km).

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#1 Duncansville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,148
Coordinates40.4234100, -78.4339000
Altitude316
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 Avenue (-78.433848, 40.423303)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.48 L · about $32.89
Round trip
$65.78
16.1 gal · 60.96 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.89 $65.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.02 $74.04
Premium $4.95 $39.88 $79.76
Diesel $5.98 $48.14 $96.28

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 Duncansville and Upper Darby. The current time is 02:03:14.

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.