How far is Economy, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Economy, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Economy and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Economy and Upper Darby.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Lenz Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Lenz Avenue
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Turn right onto 17th Street
108 m · 21 sec · 17th Street
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Turn left onto Duss Avenue
1130 ft · 27 sec · Duss Avenue
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Turn right onto 14th Street
1219 ft · 58 sec · 14th Street
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Turn right onto Merchant Street
1983 ft · 57 sec · Merchant Street
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Turn right onto Ohio River Boulevard
4.9 mi · 6 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn right onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road
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Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road
31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road
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Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road
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Turn right onto Perry Highway
1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
545 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
3037 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
1861 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
298.7 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
3093 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Economy and Upper Darby.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 05h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Economy 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 Economy to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166 miles from Economy and 165.8 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.1 miles (426.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 5:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.85 one way or $95.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Economy and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
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Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Economy and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 265.08 mi (426.61 km).
#1 Economy
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 9,022 |
| Coordinates | 40.6000700, -80.2247800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 534 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $47.85 | $95.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.85 | $107.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.01 | $116.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.03 | $140.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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