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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Collier, PA is about 291.4 miles (469 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
291.45 mi
05h 45m
Flight
238.86 mi
384.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.86 mi
Kilometers
384.4 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.45 mi
Kilometers
469.04 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collier
Mon, Apr 13, 12:40 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Mon, Apr 13, 6:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-13T06:54
Arrive Collier
Mon, Apr 13, 12:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
145.5 mi
02h 52m
To Collier
146 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  18. 18

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  19. 19

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    13 mi · 15 min · University Drive

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    1740 ft · 27 sec · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South

    1486 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Collier Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Collier Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1170 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 81%
University Drive
13 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 2%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 1%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

237 mi · 04h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
238.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 52m from Upper Darby
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near Collier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.4 miles (469 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Upper Darby and 146 miles from Collier.

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

The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 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 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.00 one way or $84.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near Collier.

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 Collier. Straight-line distance: 238.86 mi (384.4 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Collier

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,247
Coordinates39.8503500, -79.7786600
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Collier (-79.77866, 39.85035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.93 L · about $42.00
Round trip
$84.01
20.56 gal · 77.86 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.00 $84.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.28 $94.56
Premium $4.95 $50.93 $101.85
Diesel $5.98 $61.47 $122.95

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Collier. The current time is 06:54:39.

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.