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

The driving distance from Sandy, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
253.55 mi
04h 23m
Flight
200.94 mi
323.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.94 mi
Kilometers
323.38 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.55 mi
Kilometers
408.05 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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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 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Return by in Sandy
Thu, Apr 16, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sandy
2026-04-16T01:06
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sandy
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
Bloomsburg
PA

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Sandy
136.3 mi
02h 11m
To Upper Darby
117.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Overdorf Street

    17 m · 4 sec · Overdorf Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Brady Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Brady Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 51 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    175.3 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandy and Upper Darby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
175 mi · 69%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 30%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 4%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
East DuBois Avenue
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 03h 11m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.6 mi
201 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsburg
02h 11m from Sandy
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandy and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Sandy and 117.2 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 201 miles (323.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.57 one way or $73.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandy and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sandy and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 200.94 mi (323.38 km).

Sandy

#1 Sandy

Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,357
Coordinates41.1078400, -78.7711400
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Hand Street (-78.771139, 41.10786)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.87 L · about $36.57
Round trip
$73.14
17.9 gal · 67.74 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.57 $73.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.16 $82.32
Premium $4.95 $44.34 $88.68
Diesel $5.98 $53.52 $107.04

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sandy and Upper Darby. The current time is 01:06:44.

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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.