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

The driving distance from Elizabeth, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 290.8 miles (468 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m 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
290.81 mi
05h 41m
Flight
245.07 mi
394.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.07 mi
Kilometers
394.4 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.81 mi
Kilometers
468.01 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T01:07
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
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 Elizabeth
145.2 mi
02h 50m
To Upper Darby
145.6 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 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 Elizabeth and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Avenue

    1441 ft · 33 sec · South 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Market Street

    67 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    127 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hayden Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Hayden Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Darby Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 87%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
4.64 mi · 2%
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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 50m from Elizabeth
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 290.8 miles (468 km) and usually takes 05h 41m 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 145.2 miles from Elizabeth and 145.6 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.4 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Elizabeth and Rain Showers 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 Elizabeth and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 245.07 mi (394.4 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population11,494
Coordinates40.2692400, -79.8897700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-79.88977, 40.26924)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.84 L · about $41.92
Round trip
$83.84
20.52 gal · 77.68 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.92 $83.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.19 $94.37
Premium $4.95 $50.83 $101.66
Diesel $5.98 $61.35 $122.71

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 Elizabeth and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:07:15.

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.