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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Dunbar, PA is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 56m 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
278.13 mi
05h 28m
Flight
229.91 mi
370 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.91 mi
Kilometers
370 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.13 mi
Kilometers
447.6 km
Drive Time
05h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunbar
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-15T15:44
Arrive Dunbar
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 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
Washington
PA

City in Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
138.8 mi
02h 44m
To Dunbar
139.3 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · University Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dunbar Road

    2708 ft · 1 min · Dunbar Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Woodvale Street

    3108 ft · 2 min · Woodvale Street

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Connellsville Street

    1076 ft · 47 sec · Connellsville Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Connellsville Street

    549 ft · 29 sec · Connellsville Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 85%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 3%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 2%
Memorial Boulevard
3.98 mi · 1%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
229.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 44m from Upper Darby
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Upper Darby and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunbar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Upper Darby and 139.3 miles from Dunbar.

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

The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 6:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.08 one way or $80.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Upper Darby and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunbar.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

55 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Middletown

63 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Dunbar. Straight-line distance: 229.91 mi (370 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Dunbar

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population966
Coordinates39.9778500, -79.6144800
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Dunbar (-79.61448, 39.97785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.15 L · about $40.08
Round trip
$80.17
19.62 gal · 74.3 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.08 $80.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.12 $90.23
Premium $4.95 $48.60 $97.20
Diesel $5.98 $58.66 $117.33

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Dunbar. The current time is 15:44:16.

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.