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

The driving distance from Prospect, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 341.3 miles (549.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
341.34 mi
06h 31m
Flight
259.93 mi
418.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.93 mi
Kilometers
418.31 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.34 mi
Kilometers
549.33 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Prospect
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prospect
2026-04-17T21:34
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prospect
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Prospect
170.4 mi
03h 15m
To Upper Darby
170.9 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Portersville Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Portersville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward Pittsburgh

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Cranberry, Pennsylvania Turnpike

    2944 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    2328 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    298.7 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prospect 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 88%
Pittsburgh
16.8 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.42 mi · 2%
Portersville Road
4.1 mi · 1%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

299 mi · 05h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.4 mi
259.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
03h 15m from Prospect
Leave By
10:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Prospect 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 Prospect to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 341.3 miles (549.3 km) and usually takes 06h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.4 miles from Prospect and 170.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.20 one way or $98.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Prospect and Partly Cloudy 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 Prospect and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 259.93 mi (418.31 km).

Prospect

#1 Prospect

Township in Butler County, Kansas

Population1,135
Coordinates40.9045100, -80.0464500
Altitude417
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Prospect (-80.04645, 40.90451)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.04 gal
45.59 L · about $49.20
Round trip
$98.39
24.08 gal · 91.18 L
Estimated CO2
107 kg one way
Round trip: 214 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $49.20 $98.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $55.37 $110.74
Premium $4.95 $59.65 $119.29
Diesel $5.98 $72.00 $144.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Prospect and Upper Darby. The current time is 21:34:41.

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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.