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

The driving distance from Tunkhannock, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.72 mi
02h 33m
Flight
116.7 mi
187.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.7 mi
Kilometers
187.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.72 mi
Kilometers
218.42 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Tue, May 12, 7:35 PM EDT
Return by in Tunkhannock
Tue, May 12, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tunkhannock
2026-05-12T17:02
Arrive Upper Darby
Tue, May 12, 7:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tunkhannock
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Tunkhannock
67.8 mi
01h 16m
To Upper Darby
67.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    1037 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    1063 ft · 36 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Hunter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    15.6 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Memorial Highway

    9.7 mi · 16 min · Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1823 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PATP

    550 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tunkhannock 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.8 mi · 63%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 12%
Memorial Highway
14 mi · 10%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 8%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
116.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 16m from Tunkhannock
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Tunkhannock and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Tunkhannock and 67.9 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Tunkhannock and Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tunkhannock and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 116.7 mi (187.81 km).

Tunkhannock

#1 Tunkhannock

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,674
Coordinates41.5386900, -75.9465900
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-75.946672, 41.538716)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.13 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
9.58 gal · 36.26 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.95 $23.73 $47.46
Diesel $5.98 $28.64 $57.29

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Tunkhannock and Upper Darby. The current time is 17:02:20.

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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.