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

The driving distance from Rochester, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 329.9 miles (531 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
329.94 mi
05h 29m
Flight
269.4 mi
433.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.4 mi
Kilometers
433.56 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.94 mi
Kilometers
530.99 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-19T02:04
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 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
6:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
9:00 PM EDT
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Rochester
164.7 mi
02h 44m
To Upper Darby
165.2 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brighton Avenue

    118 m · 10 sec · Brighton Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Adams Street

    25 m · 5 sec · Harmony Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Harmony Avenue

    104 m · 11 sec · Harmony Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    118 m · 11 sec · West Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brighton Avenue

    864 ft · 31 sec · Brighton Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward PA 65 South, PA 51 South

    990 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ohio River Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Crows Run Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Crows Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Freedom Crider Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Freedom Crider Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Freedom Crider Road

    31 m · 2 sec · Freedom Crider Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Freedom Crider Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Freedom Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Freedom Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1141 ft · 26 sec · Perry Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg

    545 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    3037 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1861 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    298.7 mi · 5 hr 25 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
299 mi · 91%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
6 mi · 2%
Freedom Crider Road
4.37 mi · 1%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Ohio River Boulevard
2.75 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

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
269.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 44m from Rochester
Leave By
6:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rochester 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 Rochester to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 329.9 miles (531 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.7 miles from Rochester and 165.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 6:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.56 one way or $95.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Rochester and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 269.4 mi (433.56 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Population3,406
Coordinates40.7022900, -80.2864500
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Brighton Avenue (-80.286466, 40.702263)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.64 gal
44.07 L · about $47.56
Round trip
$95.12
23.28 gal · 88.14 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.9 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.56 $95.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.53 $107.06
Premium $4.95 $57.66 $115.33
Diesel $5.98 $69.61 $139.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Upper Darby. The current time is 02:04:21.

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.