How far is Scottdale, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Scottdale, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottdale and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottdale and Upper Darby.
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Start on North Broadway Street
3113 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Porter Avenue
65 m · 7 sec · Porter Avenue
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Turn left onto Water Street
2 mi · 4 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto State Route 981
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 981
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Continue on Morewood Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Morewood Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 31
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
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Turn slight left
813 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward PATP, I 70, I 76
150 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
1195 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236.3 mi · 4 hr 18 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 Scottdale 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
236 mi · 04h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Scottdale and Sunny near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottdale to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 269.8 miles (434.2 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 134.8 miles from Scottdale and 135 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.90 one way or $77.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottdale and Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottdale and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 228.53 mi (367.78 km).
#1 Scottdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,060 |
| Coordinates | 40.1003500, -79.5869800 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $38.90 | $77.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.78 | $87.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.16 | $94.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $56.93 | $113.86 |
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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