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

The driving distance from Heidelberg, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 310.1 miles (499 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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
310.03 mi
05h 10m
Flight
256.34 mi
412.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.34 mi
Kilometers
412.54 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.03 mi
Kilometers
498.95 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Heidelberg
Sat, Apr 18, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heidelberg
2026-04-18T00:32
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heidelberg
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Heidelberg
154.8 mi
02h 35m
To Upper Darby
155.2 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ellsworth Avenue

    558 ft · 23 sec · Ellsworth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    822 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Railroad Street

    34 m · 10 sec · East Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Academy Street

    1262 ft · 45 sec · Academy Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West, I 376 East: Airport, Pittsbugh

    886 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1140 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Heidelberg and Upper Darby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 87%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.23 mi · 2%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
4.36 mi · 1%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
256.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 35m from Heidelberg
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 310.1 miles (499 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Heidelberg and 155.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 256.3 miles (412.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 6:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.70 one way or $89.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Heidelberg and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Heidelberg and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 256.34 mi (412.54 km).

Heidelberg

#1 Heidelberg

Suburb south-west of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, population 1244

Population1,199
Coordinates40.3922900, -80.0908900
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Ellsworth Avenue (-80.090804, 40.392283)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.41 L · about $44.70
Round trip
$89.40
21.88 gal · 82.82 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.70 $89.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.31 $100.63
Premium $4.95 $54.20 $108.39
Diesel $5.98 $65.42 $130.84

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Heidelberg and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:32:05.

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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.