How far is Upper Darby, PA from East Washington, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to East Washington, PA is about 310.9 miles (500.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263 miles (423.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and East Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and East Washington.
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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
7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
2184 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
38.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 136
683 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
157 m · 11 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto East Beau Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Beau Street
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Turn right onto North Avenue
610 ft · 28 sec · North Avenue
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Street
11 m · 2 sec · East Chestnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chestnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and East Washington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 04h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to East Washington?
The road trip is about 310.9 miles (500.4 km) and usually takes 06h 05m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Upper Darby and 155.7 miles from East Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263 miles (423.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 $44.82 one way or $89.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 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 East Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and East Washington. Straight-line distance: 263.04 mi (423.32 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 East Washington
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.1736800, -80.2375600 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Washington (-80.23756, 40.17368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $44.82 | $89.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.45 | $100.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $54.35 | $108.69 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.60 | $131.20 |
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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