How far is Upper Darby, PA from California, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to California, PA is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and California.
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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 · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
52.7 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1583 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Continental Boulevard
4.6 mi · 7 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Water Street
1108 ft · 19 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto Continental Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Turn left onto Strick Road
2 mi · 5 min · Strick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Strick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and California.
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 Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to California?
The road trip is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Upper Darby and 77.9 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.43 one way or $44.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near California.
Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe
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 Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and California. Straight-line distance: 109.58 mi (176.36 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 California
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.0667500, -76.7263500 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: California (-76.72635, 41.06675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.20 | $54.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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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