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

The driving distance from Summit, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
237.91 mi
03h 57m
Flight
177.86 mi
286.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.86 mi
Kilometers
286.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.91 mi
Kilometers
382.88 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Summit
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summit
2026-04-18T21:35
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summit
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
Schlusser
PA

Census designated place

From Summit
118.8 mi
01h 58m
To Upper Darby
119.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Portage Road

    70 m · 17 sec · Portage Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    1735 ft · 40 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 East: Altoona

    1525 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · William Penn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 76%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 12%
William Penn Highway
8.16 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 3%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
177.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schlusser
01h 58m from Summit
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Summit 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 Summit to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Schlusser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from Summit and 119.1 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Summit and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Schlusser

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schlusser, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Schlusser.

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

25 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

38 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summit and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 177.86 mi (286.24 km).

Summit

#1 Summit

Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Population2,032
Coordinates40.4578500, -78.5719600
Altitude708
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Portage Road (-78.571893, 40.457798)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.4 gal
31.78 L · about $34.32
Round trip
$68.64
16.8 gal · 63.56 L
Estimated CO2
74.7 kg one way
Round trip: 149.3 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.32 $68.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.63 $77.26
Premium $4.95 $41.61 $83.23
Diesel $5.98 $50.23 $100.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Summit and Upper Darby. The current time is 21:35:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.