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

The driving distance from Gettysburg, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.27 mi
02h 30m
Flight
103.99 mi
167.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.99 mi
Kilometers
167.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.27 mi
Kilometers
225.74 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Wed, May 13, 2:21 PM EDT
Return by in Gettysburg
Wed, May 13, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gettysburg
2026-05-13T11:51
Arrive Upper Darby
Wed, May 13, 2:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gettysburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Brickerville
PA

Census designated place

From Gettysburg
70 mi
01h 15m
To Upper Darby
70.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
75°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Square

    96 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto York Street

    1169 ft · 44 sec · York Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Hanover Street

    2446 ft · 43 sec · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hanover Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1586 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

    3275 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gettysburg 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
90 mi · 64%
Hanover Road
30.4 mi · 22%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 5%
I 76 East
5.37 mi · 4%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

90 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brickerville
01h 15m from Gettysburg
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gettysburg and Partly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brickerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Gettysburg and 70.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.23 one way or $40.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gettysburg and Partly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Brickerville

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

21 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

37 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gettysburg and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 103.99 mi (167.36 km).

Gettysburg

#1 Gettysburg

Borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.

Population7,708
Coordinates39.8309300, -77.2311000
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Square (-77.230988, 39.831038)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $20.23
Round trip
$40.45
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.23 $40.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.77 $45.53
Premium $4.95 $24.52 $49.04
Diesel $5.98 $29.60 $59.20

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Gettysburg and Upper Darby. The current time is 11:51:01.

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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.