How far is Smith, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Smith, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 275.8 miles (443.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smith and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smith and Upper Darby.
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Start on Cornell Road
2920 ft · 1 min · Cornell Road
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Turn right onto Corporate Campus Drive
1311 ft · 38 sec · Corporate Campus Drive
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Turn left onto William Penn Highway
11.8 mi · 16 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
1070 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Cramer Pike
7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue
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Turn left onto Iron Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Johns Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Johns Street
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Take the exit slight right
1127 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street
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Continue on Scalp Avenue
651 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
44 m · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue
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Continue on Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive
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Continue on Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Quaker Valley Road
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Take the ramp right
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
87 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Business 220
1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
991 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
2050 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 3 hr 16 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 Smith 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
181 mi · 03h 16m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smith 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 Smith to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 275.8 miles (443.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Smith and 146 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.76 one way or $79.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Smith and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Newville
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 Newville.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Lewistown
Middletown
Huntingdon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smith and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 212.17 mi (341.46 km).
#1 Smith
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,347 |
| Coordinates | 40.4484000, -79.2358700 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $39.76 | $79.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.75 | $89.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.20 | $96.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.19 | $116.37 |
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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