How far is Upper Darby, PA from Bellefonte, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Bellefonte, PA is about 192.6 miles (310 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Bellefonte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Bellefonte.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Continue on Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2005 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
2184 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey
1340 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322
1258 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
1402 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College
1437 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College
51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College
19.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Potters Mills
1393 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Route 322
4 m · 1 sec · Old Route 322
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322
1888 ft · 46 sec · Old Route 322
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Turn left onto Old Fort Road
38 m · 12 sec · Old Fort Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road
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Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue
3.6 mi · 8 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Axemann Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Axemann Road
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Continue on Pine Street
839 ft · 17 sec · Pine Street
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Continue on South Spring Street
1399 ft · 52 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto West Howard Street
154 m · 19 sec · West Howard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Howard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Bellefonte.
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
78.8 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Bellefonte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Bellefonte?
The road trip is about 192.6 miles (310 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Highspire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Upper Darby and 96.4 miles from Bellefonte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.78 one way or $55.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Bellefonte.
Stop Ideas Near Highspire
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 Highspire.
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Bellefonte. Straight-line distance: 148.27 mi (238.62 km).
#1 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellefonte
County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,188 |
| Coordinates | 40.9133900, -77.7783300 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellefonte (-77.77833, 40.91339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.27 | $62.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.69 | $67.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $40.66 | $81.33 |
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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