How far is Swissvale, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Swissvale, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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 53m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Swissvale and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swissvale and Upper Darby.
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Start on Columbia Avenue
18 m · 7 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto Westmoreland Avenue
995 ft · 49 sec · Westmoreland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Braddock Avenue
156 m · 21 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
2057 ft · 52 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
962 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7.7 mi · 11 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 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 Swissvale 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
271 mi · 04h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Swissvale 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 Swissvale to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.2 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.7 miles from Swissvale and 149 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.94 one way or $85.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Swissvale and Mostly Clear near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Swissvale and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 245.68 mi (395.39 km).
#1 Swissvale
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,590 |
| Coordinates | 40.4236800, -79.8828300 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $42.94 | $85.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.34 | $96.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.07 | $104.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.85 | $125.70 |
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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