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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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.6 mi
04h 08m
Flight
148.27 mi
238.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.27 mi
Kilometers
238.62 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.6 mi
Kilometers
309.96 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefonte
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Bellefonte
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
Highspire
PA

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
96.2 mi
02h 04m
To Bellefonte
96.4 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

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.

  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 · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    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

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    19.1 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Potters Mills

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Route 322

    4 m · 1 sec · Old Route 322

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Route 322

    1888 ft · 46 sec · Old Route 322

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Old Fort Road

    38 m · 12 sec · Old Fort Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Fort Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Old Fort Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Pennsylvania Avenue

    3.6 mi · 8 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Axemann Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Axemann Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Pine Street

    839 ft · 17 sec · Pine Street

  34. 34

    Continue on South Spring Street

    1399 ft · 52 sec · South Spring Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    154 m · 19 sec · West Howard Street

  36. 36

    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.

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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
78.8 mi · 41%
US 22 West
70.9 mi · 37%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 4%
I 83 North
4.24 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 2%
Old Fort Road
3.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
148.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highspire
02h 04m from Upper Darby
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Middletown

5 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

9 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

17 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

27 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Bellefonte. Straight-line distance: 148.27 mi (238.62 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Bellefonte

County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,188
Coordinates40.9133900, -77.7783300
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Bellefonte (-77.77833, 40.91339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.73 L · about $27.78
Round trip
$55.57
13.6 gal · 51.46 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Bellefonte. The current time is 22:25:46.

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.