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

The driving distance from Luzerne, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 303.9 miles (489 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
303.84 mi
05h 01m
Flight
248.34 mi
399.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.34 mi
Kilometers
399.66 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.84 mi
Kilometers
488.99 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Luzerne
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Luzerne
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Luzerne
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 Luzerne
149.5 mi
02h 30m
To Upper Darby
154.3 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 Luzerne and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Narrows Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Narrows Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Labelle Road

    2512 ft · 1 min · Labelle Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto T603

    2611 ft · 2 min · T603

  4. 4

    Continue on Alicia Road

    2996 ft · 2 min · Alicia Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1096 ft · 28 sec · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 119 North: Connellsville

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    75 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pleasant Valley Road

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Pleasant Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    813 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

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

    150 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1195 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Darby Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Luzerne and Upper Darby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236 mi · 78%
US 119 North
14.5 mi · 5%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
11.7 mi · 4%
Pleasant Valley Road
7.94 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
248.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 30m from Luzerne
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Luzerne 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 Luzerne to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 149.5 miles from Luzerne and 154.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Luzerne and Chance Rain Showers 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 Luzerne and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 248.34 mi (399.66 km).

Luzerne

#1 Luzerne

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population2,802
Coordinates39.9992400, -79.9628300
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Narrows Road (-79.963315, 39.999131)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.72 gal
40.59 L · about $43.80
Round trip
$87.60
21.44 gal · 81.18 L
Estimated CO2
95.3 kg one way
Round trip: 190.5 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.80 $87.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.30 $98.60
Premium $4.95 $53.11 $106.21
Diesel $5.98 $64.11 $128.21

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 Luzerne and Upper Darby. The current time is 20:48:06.

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.