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

The driving distance from Homestead, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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
294.92 mi
05h 50m
Flight
247.08 mi
397.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.08 mi
Kilometers
397.63 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.92 mi
Kilometers
474.62 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Homestead
Sat, Apr 18, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homestead
2026-04-18T05:08
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homestead
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Homestead
147.2 mi
02h 55m
To Upper Darby
147.7 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Homestead and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    21 m · 6 sec · West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · East 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 3 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Kennywood Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kennywood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Duquesne Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Duquesne Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on South Duquesne Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Duquesne Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

    2647 ft · 47 sec · McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 148 North

    1697 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2280 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Darby Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homestead 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 88%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.42 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
247.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 55m from Homestead
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Homestead 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 Homestead to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.2 miles from Homestead and 147.7 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 247.1 miles (397.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.54 one way or $85.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Homestead and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homestead and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 247.08 mi (397.63 km).

Homestead

#1 Homestead

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,133
Coordinates40.4059000, -79.9119900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Homestead (-79.91199, 40.4059)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.39 L · about $42.54
Round trip
$85.07
20.82 gal · 78.78 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.54 $85.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.88 $95.75
Premium $4.95 $51.57 $103.14
Diesel $5.98 $62.25 $124.50

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 Homestead and Upper Darby. The current time is 05:08:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.