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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Dormont, PA is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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
307.55 mi
05h 58m
Flight
253.34 mi
407.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.34 mi
Kilometers
407.71 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.55 mi
Kilometers
494.95 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dormont
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 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 Dormont
Sat, Apr 18, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:59 AM to 1:59 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
5:02 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

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
153.5 mi
02h 59m
To Dormont
154 mi
02h 59m

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
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Dormont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Boulevard of the Allies, Liberty Bridge

    1820 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Boulevard of the Allies

    1 mi · 2 min · Boulevard of the Allies

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Bridge

    1013 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  25. 25

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Liberty Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 88%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
12.1 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 1%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
253.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 59m from Upper Darby
Leave By
5:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dormont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.5 miles (494.9 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Upper Darby and 154 miles from Dormont.

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

The direct path is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 5:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.33 one way or $88.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dormont.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Dormont. Straight-line distance: 253.34 mi (407.71 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Dormont

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,224
Coordinates40.3959000, -80.0331100
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Dormont (-80.03311, 40.3959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.08 L · about $44.33
Round trip
$88.67
21.7 gal · 82.16 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.33 $88.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.90 $99.80
Premium $4.95 $53.75 $107.50
Diesel $5.98 $64.88 $129.77

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 Dormont. The current time is 00:27:23.

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.