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

The driving distance from Gastonville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 298 miles (479.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.6 miles (403.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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
298.04 mi
05h 54m
Flight
250.59 mi
403.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.59 mi
Kilometers
403.29 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.04 mi
Kilometers
479.65 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Gastonville
Thu, Apr 16, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gastonville
2026-04-15T20:59
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gastonville
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 Gastonville
148.8 mi
02h 57m
To Upper Darby
149.3 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Avenue

    1002 ft · 49 sec · Meadow Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Finleyville Elrama Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    110 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Hayden Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Hayden Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    723 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rainbow Run Road

    98 m · 7 sec · Rainbow Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gastonville 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 85%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
Hayden Boulevard
5.25 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
250.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 57m from Gastonville
Leave By
5:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gastonville and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gastonville to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 298 miles (479.6 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 148.8 miles from Gastonville and 149.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 250.6 miles (403.3 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 5:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.98 one way or $85.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gastonville and Partly Cloudy 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 Gastonville and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 250.59 mi (403.29 km).

Gastonville

#1 Gastonville

Census designated place

Population2,818
Coordinates40.2572900, -79.9958800
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Gastonville (-79.99588, 40.25729)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.81 L · about $42.98
Round trip
$85.97
21.04 gal · 79.62 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.98 $85.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.38 $96.76
Premium $4.95 $52.12 $104.23
Diesel $5.98 $62.91 $125.82

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Gastonville and Upper Darby. The current time is 20:59:50.

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.