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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Buffalo, PA is about 318.5 miles (512.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.7 miles (434 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
318.48 mi
06h 17m
Flight
269.67 mi
433.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.67 mi
Kilometers
433.99 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.48 mi
Kilometers
512.54 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 8:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-15T19:33
Arrive Buffalo
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:17 PM to 1:47 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
11:26 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
159 mi
03h 08m
To Buffalo
159.5 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    40.8 mi · 57 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 18: Jefferson Avenue

    1338 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Wylie Avenue

    633 ft · 28 sec · East Wylie Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Pike

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Washington Pike

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 79%
I 70 West
41.3 mi · 13%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 2%
Washington Pike
4.65 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 1%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
269.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 08m from Upper Darby
Leave By
11:26 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Upper Darby and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.5 miles (512.5 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159 miles from Upper Darby and 159.5 miles from Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 269.7 miles (434 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 $45.93 one way or $91.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Upper Darby and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 269.67 mi (433.99 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Buffalo

Township in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population2,011
Coordinates40.2264600, -80.3603400
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Buffalo (-80.36034, 40.22646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.24 gal
42.54 L · about $45.93
Round trip
$91.85
22.48 gal · 85.08 L
Estimated CO2
99.9 kg one way
Round trip: 199.8 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.93 $91.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.69 $103.39
Premium $4.95 $55.68 $111.37
Diesel $5.98 $67.22 $134.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Buffalo. The current time is 19:33:13.

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.