How far is East McKeesport, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from East McKeesport, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
287.15 mi
04h 47m
Flight
241.38 mi
388.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.38 mi
Kilometers
388.47 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.15 mi
Kilometers
462.13 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in East McKeesport
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East McKeesport
2026-04-18T00:10
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East McKeesport
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 East McKeesport
143.4 mi
02h 24m
To Upper Darby
143.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East McKeesport and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    45 m · 4 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1215 ft · 60 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Greensburg Avenue

    119 m · 10 sec · Greensburg Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    8.4 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East McKeesport 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 90%
Lincoln Highway
8.45 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.42 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

260 mi · 04h 43m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
241.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 24m from East McKeesport
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving East McKeesport and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East McKeesport to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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 143.4 miles from East McKeesport and 143.7 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around East McKeesport and Mostly 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 East McKeesport and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 241.38 mi (388.47 km).

East McKeesport

#1 East McKeesport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,027
Coordinates40.3831200, -79.8064400
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-79.806453, 40.383148)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.13 gal
38.36 L · about $41.39
Round trip
$82.78
20.26 gal · 76.72 L
Estimated CO2
90 kg one way
Round trip: 180.1 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.39 $82.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.59 $93.18
Premium $4.95 $50.18 $100.37
Diesel $5.98 $60.58 $121.15

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 East McKeesport and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:10:37.

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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.