How far is Sparta, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Sparta, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sparta and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta and Upper Darby.
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Start on McCormick Lane
86 m · 16 sec · McCormick Lane
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Continue on McCormick Lane
25 m · 8 sec · McCormick Lane
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Turn left onto Prosperity Pike
1198 ft · 29 sec · Prosperity Pike
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Turn left onto Sparta Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparta Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sparta Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Prosperity Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Prosperity Pike
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Continue on Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto West Maiden Street
2202 ft · 1 min · West Maiden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1007 ft · 30 sec · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Beau Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Beau Street
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Turn slight right
51 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Clare Drive
66 m · 5 sec · Clare Drive
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Take the ramp left
620 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
38.2 mi · 53 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 4 hr 35 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 Sparta and Upper Darby.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 04h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sparta and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sparta to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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 161.6 miles from Sparta and 161.2 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sparta and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 267.16 mi (429.95 km).
#1 Sparta
Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,708 |
| Coordinates | 40.0286800, -80.3186800 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.38 | $104.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.43 | $112.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $68.11 | $136.22 |
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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