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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Bradford, PA is about 330.6 miles (532 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.59 mi
06h 32m
Flight
224.82 mi
361.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.82 mi
Kilometers
361.82 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.59 mi
Kilometers
532.04 km
Drive Time
06h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T01:28
Arrive Bradford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:32 PM to 2:02 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Spring Garden
PA

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Upper Darby
165.2 mi
03h 16m
To Bradford
165.4 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    165.5 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Michael Street

    117 m · 9 sec · South Michael Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Michael Street

    551 ft · 14 sec · North Michael Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Maurus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maurus Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Johnsonburg Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Johnsonburg Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Powers Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Powers Avenue

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    29.7 mi · 34 min

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
166 mi · 50%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 23%
Powers Avenue
37.2 mi · 11%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 3%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 3%
Million Dollar Highway
8.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

166 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+105.8 mi
224.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Garden
03h 16m from Upper Darby
Leave By
10:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.6 miles (532 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.2 miles from Upper Darby and 165.4 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.68 one way or $95.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

95 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 224.82 mi (361.82 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Bradford

City in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,564
Coordinates41.9559000, -78.6439200
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Bradford (-78.64392, 41.9559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.16 L · about $47.68
Round trip
$95.37
23.34 gal · 88.32 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.68 $95.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.67 $107.34
Premium $4.95 $57.81 $115.63
Diesel $5.98 $69.79 $139.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Bradford. The current time is 01:28:20.

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.