How far is Mount Joy, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Joy, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
234.06 mi
04h 07m
Flight
183.4 mi
295.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.4 mi
Kilometers
295.16 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.06 mi
Kilometers
376.69 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Joy
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Joy
2026-04-19T01:11
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Joy
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
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Mount Joy
126.9 mi
02h 03m
To Upper Darby
107.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Mount Joy and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Joy and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Joy Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Mount Joy Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Level Road

    2004 ft · 1 min · High Level Road

  3. 3

    Continue on High Water Road

    770 ft · 34 sec · High Water Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto River Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    156.4 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
156 mi · 67%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 32%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 5%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
River Road
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

156 mi · 02h 51m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
183.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
02h 03m from Mount Joy
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Mount Joy 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 Mount Joy to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 234.1 miles (376.7 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Mount Joy and 107.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Mount Joy and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

51 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Joy and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 183.4 mi (295.16 km).

Mount Joy

#1 Mount Joy

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population8,264
Coordinates41.0528400, -78.4358500
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.435922, 41.05299)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.27 L · about $33.75
Round trip
$67.50
16.52 gal · 62.54 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.75 $67.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.99 $75.98
Premium $4.95 $40.92 $81.84
Diesel $5.98 $49.39 $98.79

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 Mount Joy and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:11:31.

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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.