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

The driving distance from Penn, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
282.36 mi
04h 39m
Flight
232.35 mi
373.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.35 mi
Kilometers
373.93 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.36 mi
Kilometers
454.41 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 15, 12:09 PM EDT
Return by in Penn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn
2026-04-15T07:30
Arrive Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 15, 12:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Penn
140.4 mi
02h 19m
To Upper Darby
141.9 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Street

    55 m · 10 sec · North Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Harrison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Locust Street

    1884 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street

    843 ft · 39 sec · 11th Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coal Street

    696 ft · 19 sec · Coal Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Youghogheny Street

    98 m · 9 sec · South Youghogheny Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Penn Adamsburg Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Penn Adamsburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Edna Road

    151 m · 14 sec · Edna Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    113 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    918 ft · 17 sec · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left

    84 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wendel Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wendel Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.5 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
259 mi · 92%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Penn Adamsburg Road
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Turn left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

259 mi · 04h 43m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
232.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 19m from Penn
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Penn and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Penn and 141.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.70 one way or $81.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Penn and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 232.35 mi (373.93 km).

Penn

#1 Penn

Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population461
Coordinates40.3289600, -79.6411500
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: North Railroad Street (-79.641151, 40.328962)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.72 L · about $40.70
Round trip
$81.39
19.92 gal · 75.44 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.70 $81.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.81 $91.61
Premium $4.95 $49.34 $98.68
Diesel $5.98 $59.56 $119.12

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Penn and Upper Darby. The current time is 07:30:19.

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.