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

The driving distance from East Washington, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 310.3 miles (499.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263 miles (423.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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
310.34 mi
05h 07m
Flight
263.04 mi
423.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.04 mi
Kilometers
423.32 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.34 mi
Kilometers
499.44 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM EDT
Return by in East Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Washington
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Washington
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From East Washington
155 mi
02h 33m
To Upper Darby
155.3 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Washington and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Chestnut Street

    11 m · 6 sec · East Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    610 ft · 28 sec · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Beau Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Beau Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Clare Drive

    66 m · 5 sec · Clare Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    620 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    38.2 mi · 53 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Washington and Upper Darby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 81%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
38.2 mi · 12%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 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

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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
263 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 33m from East Washington
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Washington 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 Washington to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 310.3 miles (499.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from East Washington and 155.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 263 miles (423.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.74 one way or $89.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Washington and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Washington and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 263.04 mi (423.32 km).

East Washington

#1 East Washington

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,801
Coordinates40.1736800, -80.2375600
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: East Chestnut Street (-80.237566, 40.173703)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.95 gal
41.45 L · about $44.74
Round trip
$89.48
21.9 gal · 82.9 L
Estimated CO2
97.3 kg one way
Round trip: 194.6 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.74 $89.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.36 $100.72
Premium $4.95 $54.25 $108.49
Diesel $5.98 $65.48 $130.96

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 Washington and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:25:30.

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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.