How far is Independence, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Independence, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 328.9 miles (529.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Upper Darby.
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Start on Independence Road
2744 ft · 58 sec · Independence Road
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Turn slight left onto Gringo Independence Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Gringo Independence Road
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Turn sharp right onto Gringo Road
2242 ft · 45 sec · Gringo Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2437 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Airport Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Airport Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway
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Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.5 mi · 20 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 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 Independence and Upper Darby.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Independence and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 328.9 miles (529.3 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.3 miles from Independence and 164.6 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.44 one way or $94.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Independence and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
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Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 269.2 mi (433.23 km).
#1 Independence
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,503 |
| Coordinates | 40.5722900, -80.3092300 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
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 | $47.44 | $94.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $53.39 | $106.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $57.52 | $115.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $69.43 | $138.86 |
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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