How far is Ford City, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Ford City, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ford City and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ford City and Upper Darby.
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Start on 4th Avenue
2594 ft · 2 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto 16th Street
106 m · 20 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
970 ft · 35 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Road
19.5 mi · 27 min · Indiana Road
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway
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Continue on West High Street
1 km · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
3067 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
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Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway
1128 ft · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway
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Turn left onto US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
16.4 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2314 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 3 hr 16 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 · 16 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 Ford City 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
181 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Ford City 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 Ford City to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 150.7 miles from Ford City and 150.9 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.2 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 6:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.52 one way or $87.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ford City and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ford City and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 231.54 mi (372.62 km).
#1 Ford City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,735 |
| Coordinates | 40.7722900, -79.5297700 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $43.52 | $87.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.98 | $97.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.76 | $105.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.69 | $127.37 |
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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