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

The driving distance from Irwin, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 279.6 miles (450 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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
279.63 mi
04h 34m
Flight
235.47 mi
378.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.47 mi
Kilometers
378.95 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.63 mi
Kilometers
450.02 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Return by in Irwin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irwin
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irwin
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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Irwin
139.7 mi
02h 17m
To Upper Darby
139.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lombard Street

    87 m · 19 sec · Lombard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 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 · 14 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 Irwin 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 93%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.42 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
1.16 mi
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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
235.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 17m from Irwin
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Irwin and Chance 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 Irwin to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 279.6 miles (450 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Irwin and 139.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 235.4 miles (378.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Irwin and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irwin and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 235.47 mi (378.95 km).

Irwin

#1 Irwin

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,716
Coordinates40.3245100, -79.7011500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.700922, 40.324835)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.35 L · about $40.33
Round trip
$80.66
19.74 gal · 74.7 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.33 $80.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.39 $90.78
Premium $4.95 $48.90 $97.79
Diesel $5.98 $59.02 $118.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Irwin and Upper Darby. The current time is 23:28:51.

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.