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

The driving distance from Paint, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 228 miles (366.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.96 mi
03h 54m
Flight
190.23 mi
306.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.23 mi
Kilometers
306.14 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.96 mi
Kilometers
366.86 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Fri, Nov 6, 12:25 PM EST
Return by in Paint
Fri, Nov 6, 4:20 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paint
2026-11-06T08:31
Arrive Upper Darby
Fri, Nov 6, 12:25 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:10 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paint
9:00 PM EST
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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Paint
113.7 mi
01h 57m
To Upper Darby
114.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clear Shade Drive

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Quaker Valley Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1770 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Paint 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 79%
Quaker Valley Road
16.7 mi · 7%
Clear Shade Drive
10.4 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 3%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
190.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
01h 57m from Paint
Leave By
9:10 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Paint 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 Paint to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 228 miles (366.9 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Paint and 114.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 9:10 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.49 one way or $70.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Paint and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paint and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 190.23 mi (306.14 km).

Paint

#1 Paint

Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population930
Coordinates40.2436900, -78.8489100
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Clear Shade Drive (-78.848818, 40.243733)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.04 gal
30.45 L · about $35.49
Round trip
$70.98
16.08 gal · 60.9 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 142.9 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $35.49 $70.98
Mid-grade $4.83 $38.85 $77.70
Premium $5.28 $42.48 $84.95
Diesel $6.59 $52.97 $105.94

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Paint and Upper Darby. The current time is 08:31:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.