How far is Upper Darby, PA from Castle Shannon, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Castle Shannon, PA is about 302.6 miles (487 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m 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
302.61 mi
06h 01m
Flight
252.56 mi
406.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.56 mi
Kilometers
406.46 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.61 mi
Kilometers
487 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Shannon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Castle Shannon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 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
11:58 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Upper Darby
151.1 mi
03h 00m
To Castle Shannon
151.6 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Castle Shannon.

  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

    259.7 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  23. 23

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 51 North: Pittsburgh

    146 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Clairton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Clairton Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight toward PA 88: Library Road, Glenbury Street

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Library Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Library Road

  33. 33

    Turn right

    55 m · 13 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 86%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 2%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 1%
Lebanon Church Road
3.84 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
252.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 00m from Upper Darby
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Shannon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Castle Shannon?

The road trip is about 302.6 miles (487 km) and usually takes 06h 01m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Upper Darby and 151.6 miles from Castle Shannon.

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

The direct path is about 252.6 miles (406.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 $43.64 one way or $87.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Shannon.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Castle Shannon. Straight-line distance: 252.56 mi (406.46 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Castle Shannon

#2 Castle Shannon

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,371
Coordinates40.3647900, -80.0222800
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Castle Shannon (-80.02228, 40.36479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.68 gal
40.42 L · about $43.64
Round trip
$87.28
21.36 gal · 80.84 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.64 $87.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.12 $98.23
Premium $4.95 $52.91 $105.82
Diesel $5.98 $63.87 $127.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Castle Shannon. The current time is 00:27:41.

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.