How far is Oakland, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Oakland, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250 miles (402.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Upper Darby.
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Start on Terrace Street
18 m · 9 sec · Terrace Street
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Turn left onto Darragh Street
900 ft · 27 sec · Darragh Street
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Turn right onto Fifth Avenue
719 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn left onto Halket Street
1623 ft · 39 sec · Halket Street
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Continue on Boulevard of the Allies
548 ft · 16 sec · Boulevard of the Allies
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Turn right onto Bates Street
1455 ft · 46 sec · Bates Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 376 East: Monroeville
1327 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.4 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
3093 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland and Upper Darby.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Oakland 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 Oakland to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 150.4 miles from Oakland and 151.4 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250 miles (402.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.88 one way or $93.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oakland and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 250 mi (402.33 km).
#1 Oakland
Census-designated place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 556 |
| Coordinates | 40.4420100, -79.9625500 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $46.88 | $93.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $51.36 | $102.73 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $56.17 | $112.34 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $70.10 | $140.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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