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

The driving distance from Hallstead, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.06 mi
02h 51m
Flight
142.57 mi
229.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.57 mi
Kilometers
229.44 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.06 mi
Kilometers
267.25 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM EDT
Return by in Hallstead
Thu, Apr 16, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallstead
2026-04-16T02:02
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallstead
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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Hallstead
83 mi
01h 25m
To Upper Darby
83.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2059 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto I 81, PA 171: Susquehanna

    94 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    616 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown

    157 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Darby Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hallstead 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 67%
I 81
36.8 mi · 22%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 7%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 25m from Hallstead
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hallstead 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 Hallstead to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Hallstead and 83.1 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.94 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hallstead and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

22 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hallstead and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 142.57 mi (229.44 km).

Hallstead

#1 Hallstead

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,195
Coordinates41.9611900, -75.7432400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.743228, 41.961187)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.18 L · about $23.94
Round trip
$47.89
11.72 gal · 44.36 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.94 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.95 $53.90
Premium $4.95 $29.03 $58.06
Diesel $5.98 $35.04 $70.09

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 Hallstead and Upper Darby. The current time is 02:02:54.

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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.