How far is Roaring Spring, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Roaring Spring, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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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 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roaring Spring and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roaring Spring and Upper Darby.
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Start on Woodbury Pike
7.8 mi · 12 min · Woodbury Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodbury Pike
7.4 mi · 12 min · Woodbury Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Raystown Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Raystown Road
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Continue on Raystown Road
119 m · 6 sec · Raystown Road
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Continue on Bud Shuster Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Bud Shuster Bypass
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Take the ramp straight toward US 30 East: Breezewood
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Bypass
2974 ft · 48 sec · Everett Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
165.3 mi · 2 hr 59 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 Roaring Spring and Upper Darby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
165 mi · 02h 59m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Roaring Spring and Chance 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 Roaring Spring to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Roaring Spring and 108.8 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Roaring Spring and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mechanicsburg.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roaring Spring and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 167.04 mi (268.83 km).
#1 Roaring Spring
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,399 |
| Coordinates | 40.3359100, -78.3908500 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $4.09 | $31.34 | $62.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.27 | $70.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $38.00 | $75.99 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $45.87 | $91.73 |
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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