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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Barrett, PA is about 251 miles (403.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180 miles (289.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
250.99 mi
04h 47m
Flight
179.99 mi
289.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.99 mi
Kilometers
289.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.99 mi
Kilometers
403.93 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-16T04:01
Arrive Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
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
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
125.4 mi
02h 23m
To Barrett
125.6 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    153.2 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 970 to US 322: Woodland, Shawville

    2284 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Clearfield Woodland Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Indian Mill Lane

    616 ft · 27 sec · Indian Mill Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Mill Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
153 mi · 61%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 30%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 4%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Clearfield Woodland Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

153 mi · 02h 47m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71 mi
180 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
02h 23m from Upper Darby
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251 miles (403.9 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.4 miles from Upper Darby and 125.6 miles from Barrett.

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

The direct path is about 180 miles (289.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.20 one way or $72.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Barrett. Straight-line distance: 179.99 mi (289.66 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Barrett

#2 Barrett

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population4,145
Coordinates41.0106100, -78.3889100
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Barrett (-78.38891, 41.01061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.53 L · about $36.20
Round trip
$72.40
17.72 gal · 67.06 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.20 $72.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.75 $81.49
Premium $4.95 $43.89 $87.78
Diesel $5.98 $52.98 $105.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Barrett. The current time is 04:01:14.

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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.