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

The driving distance from Fulton, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
283.6 mi
04h 41m
Flight
236.24 mi
380.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.24 mi
Kilometers
380.19 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.6 mi
Kilometers
456.41 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulton
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulton
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Fulton
140.2 mi
02h 20m
To Upper Darby
143.4 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    119 m · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Markle Street

    49 m · 13 sec · Markle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunshine Road

    3088 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pike Street

    1411 ft · 39 sec · Pike Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    643 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Waltz Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Waltz Mill Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Waltz Mill Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Waltz Mill Road

    1208 ft · 29 sec · Waltz Mill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Waltz Mill Road

    46 m · 7 sec · Waltz Mill Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    769 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulton 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 89%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.33 mi · 1%
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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
236.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 20m from Fulton
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulton and Chance 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 Fulton to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.2 miles from Fulton and 143.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fulton and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 236.24 mi (380.19 km).

Fulton

#1 Fulton

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,168
Coordinates40.2734000, -79.7214300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.721229, 40.27319)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.01 gal
37.88 L · about $40.90
Round trip
$81.80
20.02 gal · 75.76 L
Estimated CO2
89 kg one way
Round trip: 177.9 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.90 $81.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.04 $92.07
Premium $4.95 $49.59 $99.18
Diesel $5.98 $59.86 $119.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fulton and Upper Darby. The current time is 22:59:44.

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.