How far is Loretto, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Loretto, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Flight Distance
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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 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loretto and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loretto and Upper Darby.
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Start on Sybeton Road
110 m · 13 sec · Sybeton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Mary Street
657 ft · 13 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Saint Mary Street
1653 ft · 33 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Continue on Saint Joseph Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Admiral Peary Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Take the ramp left toward US 22 East: Altoona
1525 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
2314 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Loretto and Upper Darby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 03h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Loretto and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loretto to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Loretto and 121.9 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.10 one way or $70.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Loretto and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Carlisle
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 Carlisle.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loretto and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 181.48 mi (292.06 km).
#1 Loretto
Human settlement in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 1,175 |
| Coordinates | 40.5031300, -78.6303000 |
| Altitude | 595 |
| 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: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $35.10 | $70.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.51 | $79.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.55 | $85.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.37 | $102.74 |
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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