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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Fulton, PA is about 281 miles (452.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
280.98 mi
05h 27m
Flight
236.24 mi
380.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.24 mi
Kilometers
380.19 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.98 mi
Kilometers
452.19 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
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
140.2 mi
02h 43m
To Fulton
140.7 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton

    2253 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Madison

    769 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    81 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    134 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    24 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    65 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Waltz Mill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Waltz Mill Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Madison Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    643 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Pike Street

    1411 ft · 39 sec · Pike Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Sunshine Road

    3088 ft · 1 min · Sunshine Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Markle Street

    49 m · 11 sec · Markle Street

  30. 30

    Turn left

    119 m · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 90%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 1%
I 70 West
3.98 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

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
236.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 43m from Upper Darby
Leave By
6:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.2 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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 140.2 miles from Upper Darby and 140.7 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 $40.49 one way or $80.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Darby and Sunny near Fulton.

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 Fulton. Straight-line distance: 236.24 mi (380.19 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Fulton

Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population3,168
Coordinates40.2734000, -79.7214300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Fulton (-79.72143, 40.2734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.53 L · about $40.49
Round trip
$80.98
19.82 gal · 75.06 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.49 $80.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.58 $91.15
Premium $4.95 $49.09 $98.19
Diesel $5.98 $59.26 $118.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Fulton. The current time is 00:58:16.

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.