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

The driving distance from Trafford, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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
286.41 mi
04h 46m
Flight
238.92 mi
384.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.92 mi
Kilometers
384.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.41 mi
Kilometers
460.93 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Trafford
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trafford
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trafford
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Trafford
142.9 mi
02h 23m
To Upper Darby
143.5 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Duquesne Avenue

    9 m · 7 sec · Duquesne Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    155 m · 17 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brinton Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Brinton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Water Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2436 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1057 ft · 27 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    641 ft · 18 sec · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 10th Street

    1186 ft · 35 sec · 10th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 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 Trafford 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 91%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.42 mi · 2%
Brinton Avenue
3.7 mi · 1%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
238.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 23m from Trafford
Leave By
7:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Trafford and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trafford to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 142.9 miles from Trafford and 143.5 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 7:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.31 one way or $82.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Trafford and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lurgan, 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 Lurgan.

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trafford and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 238.92 mi (384.5 km).

Trafford

#1 Trafford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,908
Coordinates40.3856200, -79.7589300
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Duquesne Avenue (-79.758998, 40.385638)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.11 gal
38.26 L · about $41.31
Round trip
$82.62
20.22 gal · 76.52 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.7 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.31 $82.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.50 $92.99
Premium $4.95 $50.08 $100.17
Diesel $5.98 $60.46 $120.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Trafford and Upper Darby. The current time is 20:38:50.

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.