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

The driving distance from Milroy, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
170.48 mi
03h 35m
Flight
133.56 mi
214.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.56 mi
Kilometers
214.95 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.48 mi
Kilometers
274.36 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Milroy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milroy
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milroy
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
Colebrook
PA

Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From Milroy
85.1 mi
01h 47m
To Upper Darby
85.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 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 Milroy and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    130 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    77 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hill Street

    2909 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Route 322

    1614 ft · 37 sec · Old US Route 322

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Colonial Drive

    1494 ft · 30 sec · West Colonial Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2745 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 322 East, I 81 South: Hershey, Hazleton, Carlisle

    968 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hershey, Hazleton

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South, US 322 East: Hershey, York

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport

    910 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Philadelphia

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  19. 19

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milroy 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.4 mi · 46%
West Colonial Drive
62 mi · 36%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 4%
I 76 East
5.73 mi · 3%
I 83 South
4.27 mi · 3%
I 283 South
3.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colebrook
01h 47m from Milroy
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milroy 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 Milroy to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Milroy and 85.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milroy and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Colebrook

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

13 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

14 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Middletown

19 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lancaster station

27 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milroy and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 133.56 mi (214.95 km).

Milroy

#1 Milroy

Small city in Redwood County, Minnesota

Population1,498
Coordinates40.7139600, -77.5905500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Milroy (-77.59055, 40.71396)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.77 L · about $24.60
Round trip
$49.20
12.04 gal · 45.54 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.60 $49.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.69 $55.37
Premium $4.95 $29.82 $59.65
Diesel $5.98 $36.00 $72.00

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 Milroy and Upper Darby. The current time is 23:26:34.

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.