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

The driving distance from Geistown, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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
231.55 mi
04h 02m
Flight
191.61 mi
308.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.61 mi
Kilometers
308.36 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.55 mi
Kilometers
372.64 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Geistown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Geistown
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Geistown
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Geistown
115.6 mi
02h 01m
To Upper Darby
115.9 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Geistown and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scalp Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Geistown 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 78%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 7%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 3%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 2%
Scalp Avenue
3.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
191.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 01m from Geistown
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Geistown 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 Geistown to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.6 miles from Geistown and 115.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.38 one way or $66.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Geistown and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Geistown and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 191.61 mi (308.36 km).

Geistown

#1 Geistown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,242
Coordinates40.2909100, -78.8689100
Altitude577
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Scalp Avenue (-78.868857, 40.290935)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.93 L · about $33.38
Round trip
$66.77
16.34 gal · 61.86 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.38 $66.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.57 $75.15
Premium $4.95 $40.47 $80.95
Diesel $5.98 $48.86 $97.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Geistown and Upper Darby. The current time is 23:30:00.

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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.