How far is Fox Chapel, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Fox Chapel, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 303.2 miles (487.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.16 mi
05h 01m
Flight
246.31 mi
396.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.31 mi
Kilometers
396.39 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.16 mi
Kilometers
487.89 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Fox Chapel
Sat, Apr 18, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Chapel
2026-04-18T00:01
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Chapel
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 Fox Chapel
151.4 mi
02h 30m
To Upper Darby
151.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 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 Fox Chapel and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fox Chapel and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Field Club Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Field Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Powers Run Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Powers Run Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freeport Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward PATP

    1782 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    279.5 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Chapel 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 92%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.26 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Freeport Road
2.89 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

280 mi · 05h 04m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
246.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 30m from Fox Chapel
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fox Chapel 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 Fox Chapel to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 303.2 miles (487.9 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 151.4 miles from Fox Chapel and 151.7 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 246.3 miles (396.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.72 one way or $87.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fox Chapel 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 Fox Chapel and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 246.31 mi (396.39 km).

Fox Chapel

#1 Fox Chapel

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,056
Coordinates40.5134000, -79.8797700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Field Club Road (-79.879988, 40.513769)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.7 gal
40.49 L · about $43.72
Round trip
$87.44
21.4 gal · 80.98 L
Estimated CO2
95.1 kg one way
Round trip: 190.2 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.72 $87.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.21 $98.42
Premium $4.95 $53.01 $106.02
Diesel $5.98 $63.99 $127.97

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 Fox Chapel and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:01:31.

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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.