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

The driving distance from Juniata, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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
278.68 mi
04h 45m
Flight
233.98 mi
376.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.98 mi
Kilometers
376.56 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.68 mi
Kilometers
448.5 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in Juniata
Sun, Apr 19, 11:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Juniata
2026-04-19T13:56
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Juniata
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 Juniata
139.2 mi
02h 22m
To Upper Darby
139.5 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Juniata Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Juniata Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    79 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Juniata Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Juniata Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Little Summit Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · Little Summit Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Crawford Avenue

    4 mi · 10 min · West Crawford Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76

    150 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Juniata 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 85%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
West Crawford Avenue
4.09 mi · 1%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

236 mi · 04h 18m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
234 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 22m from Juniata
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Juniata 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 Juniata to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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 139.2 miles from Juniata and 139.5 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.21 one way or $80.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Juniata and 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 Juniata and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 233.98 mi (376.56 km).

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#1 Juniata

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

Population1,420
Coordinates39.9967400, -79.6917100
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Juniata Street (-79.691605, 39.996579)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.23 L · about $40.21
Round trip
$80.41
19.68 gal · 74.46 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.21 $80.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.25 $90.51
Premium $4.95 $48.75 $97.49
Diesel $5.98 $58.84 $117.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Juniata and Upper Darby. The current time is 13:56:24.

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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.