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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Emporium, PA is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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
276.68 mi
05h 46m
Flight
189.75 mi
305.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.75 mi
Kilometers
305.38 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.68 mi
Kilometers
445.28 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emporium
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T05:37
Arrive Emporium
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 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
Bloomsburg
PA

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
138.3 mi
02h 53m
To Emporium
138.4 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    129 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 144: Snow Shoe

    1866 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Beech Creek Road

    157 m · 14 sec · Beech Creek Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Sycamore Road

    2540 ft · 51 sec · East Sycamore Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Sycamore Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Sycamore Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Sycamore Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Sycamore Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Askey Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Askey Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pine Glen Road

    8 mi · 14 min · Pine Glen Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Market Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    130 m · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Quehanna Highway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Quehanna Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wykoff Run Road

    9.9 mi · 21 min · Wykoff Run Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bucktail Trail

    6 mi · 9 min · Bucktail Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on C C C Memorial Highway

    9.8 mi · 14 min · C C C Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Turn slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
129 mi · 47%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 27%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 4%
Wykoff Run Road
9.92 mi · 4%
C C C Memorial Highway
9.75 mi · 4%
Quehanna Highway
8.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

129 mi · 02h 21m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.9 mi
189.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsburg
02h 53m from Upper Darby
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near Emporium.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.7 miles (445.3 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.3 miles from Upper Darby and 138.4 miles from Emporium.

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

The direct path is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.88 one way or $79.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near Emporium.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Emporium. Straight-line distance: 189.75 mi (305.38 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Emporium

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,770
Coordinates41.5114500, -78.2352900
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Emporium (-78.23529, 41.51145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.96 L · about $39.88
Round trip
$79.76
19.52 gal · 73.92 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.88 $79.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.89 $89.77
Premium $4.95 $48.35 $96.70
Diesel $5.98 $58.36 $116.73

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Emporium. The current time is 05:37:48.

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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.