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

The driving distance from Murrysville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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
292.6 mi
05h 36m
Flight
236.05 mi
379.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.05 mi
Kilometers
379.88 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.6 mi
Kilometers
470.9 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Murrysville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murrysville
2026-04-16T01:20
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murrysville
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 Murrysville
146.1 mi
02h 48m
To Upper Darby
146.5 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old William Penn Highway

    21 m · 9 sec · Old William Penn Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vincent Hall Road

    126 m · 10 sec · Vincent Hall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto William Penn Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northern Pike

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Northern Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mosside Boulevard

    531 ft · 10 sec · Mosside Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Daugherty Drive

    56 m · 12 sec · Daugherty Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right

    128 m · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    885 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murrysville 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 92%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.23 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Northern Pike
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.5 mi
236.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 48m from Murrysville
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murrysville and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murrysville to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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 146.1 miles from Murrysville and 146.5 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.5 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 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.17 one way or $84.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murrysville and Mostly Sunny 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 Murrysville and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 236.05 mi (379.88 km).

Murrysville

#1 Murrysville

Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population20,134
Coordinates40.4284000, -79.6975500
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Murrysville (-79.69755, 40.4284)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.08 L · about $42.17
Round trip
$84.34
20.64 gal · 78.16 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.17 $84.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.46 $94.92
Premium $4.95 $51.13 $102.25
Diesel $5.98 $61.71 $123.43

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Murrysville and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:20:23.

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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.