How far is Smethport, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Smethport, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (339 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smethport and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smethport and Upper Darby.
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Start on West Green Street
39 m · 8 sec · West Green Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
686 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2710 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Street
1678 ft · 45 sec · East Street
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Continue on Smethport-Port Allegany Road
2619 ft · 1 min · Smethport-Port Allegany Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Port Allegany Road
2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road
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Continue on Eulalia Street
747 ft · 27 sec · Eulalia Street
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Continue on Eulalia Street
1254 ft · 43 sec · Eulalia Street
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Continue on Water Street
633 ft · 35 sec · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
663 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Second Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Pinecreek Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road
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Continue on Pine Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road
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Continue on Pinecreek Road
2354 ft · 47 sec · Pinecreek Road
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Continue on Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1694 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Route 287
10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287
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Continue on Route 414
9.7 mi · 17 min · Route 414
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Take the ramp right
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
29.2 mi · 34 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
949 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
1864 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
65.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 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 Smethport and Upper Darby.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 01h 21m
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 Smethport and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smethport to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 289.3 miles (465.6 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Smethport and 141 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.6 miles (339 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.7 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 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.72 one way or $83.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smethport and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smethport and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 210.61 mi (338.95 km).
#1 Smethport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 41.8111700, -78.4447400 |
| Altitude | 475 |
| 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: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $41.72 | $83.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.96 | $93.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.58 | $101.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.06 | $122.11 |
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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