How far is Greencastle, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Greencastle, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.5 miles (210 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greencastle and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greencastle and Upper Darby.
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Start on West Baltimore Street
3045 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
1447 ft · 40 sec · Buchanan Trail East
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Turn left onto I 81 North: Chambersburg
1043 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
40.5 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward College Street
914 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Walnut Bottom Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Bottom Road
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Turn left onto South West Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South West Street
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Turn right onto West North Street
1331 ft · 44 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Hanover Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 76, PATP
3263 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
3093 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greencastle and Upper Darby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greencastle 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 Greencastle to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Greencastle and 85.5 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.5 miles (210 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.23 one way or $48.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Greencastle and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Colebrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colebrook.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greencastle and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 130.49 mi (210.01 km).
#1 Greencastle
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,989 |
| Coordinates | 39.7903700, -77.7277700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.38 | $58.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.46 | $70.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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