How far is New Wilmington, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from New Wilmington, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 356.3 miles (573.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
356.29 mi
05h 52m
Flight
278.16 mi
447.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.16 mi
Kilometers
447.65 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.29 mi
Kilometers
573.39 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Wed, May 13, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in New Wilmington
Wed, May 13, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Wilmington
2026-05-12T23:13
Arrive Upper Darby
Wed, May 13, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Wilmington
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From New Wilmington
179 mi
02h 56m
To Upper Darby
177.2 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Wilmington and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Neshannock Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · East Neshannock Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    2221 ft · 48 sec · South Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beechwood Road

    807 ft · 41 sec · Beechwood Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South New Castle Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South New Castle Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mitchell Road

    140 m · 9 sec · Mitchell Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    317.5 mi · 5 hr 45 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 New Wilmington 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
317 mi · 89%
Beaver Valley Expressway
16.1 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.9 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

317 mi · 05h 45m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.2 mi
278.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 56m from New Wilmington
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving New Wilmington and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Wilmington to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 356.3 miles (573.4 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179 miles from New Wilmington and 177.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.2 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.36 one way or $102.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around New Wilmington and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Wilmington and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 278.16 mi (447.65 km).

New Wilmington

#1 New Wilmington

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,205
Coordinates41.1222800, -80.3328400
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.332757, 41.122402)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.59 L · about $51.36
Round trip
$102.72
25.14 gal · 95.18 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $51.36 $102.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.81 $115.62
Premium $4.95 $62.27 $124.54
Diesel $5.98 $75.17 $150.34

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Wilmington and Upper Darby. The current time is 23:13:30.

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.