How far is Upper Darby, PA from Chippewa, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Chippewa, PA is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Chippewa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Chippewa.
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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
64.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 147 South, I 180 West: Milton, Williamsport
1283 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 180 West: Williamsport
2225 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1218 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Trail Road
2220 ft · 44 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on John Brady Drive
1261 ft · 24 sec · John Brady Drive
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Turn right onto East Lime Bluff Road
3130 ft · 1 min · East Lime Bluff Road
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Turn left onto Beacon Light Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Beacon Light Road
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Turn sharp right onto Chippewa Road
33 m · 5 sec · Chippewa Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chippewa Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Chippewa.
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
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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.
Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Chippewa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Chippewa?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Upper Darby and 85.9 miles from Chippewa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.76 one way or $49.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Darby and Sunny near Chippewa.
Stop Ideas Near East Side
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 East Side.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Chippewa. Straight-line distance: 120.02 mi (193.16 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 Chippewa
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,506 |
| Coordinates | 41.2378600, -76.7769000 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chippewa (-76.7769, 41.23786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.87 | $55.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
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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