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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Glade, PA is about 224.3 miles (361 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.32 mi
04h 30m
Flight
190.29 mi
306.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.29 mi
Kilometers
306.24 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.32 mi
Kilometers
361.01 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glade
Thu, Apr 16, 7:48 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 17, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-16T15:18
Arrive Glade
Thu, Apr 16, 7:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 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
8:00 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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Upper Darby
112 mi
02h 15m
To Glade
112.3 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Pitt Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pitt Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Lincoln Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Huckleberry Highway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Huckleberry Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sulfer Run Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Sulfer Run Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sulfer Run Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 81%
Lincoln Highway
16.9 mi · 8%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 3%
Huckleberry Highway
4.84 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 2%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
190.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 15m from Upper Darby
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.3 miles (361 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Upper Darby and 112.3 miles from Glade.

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

The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.32 one way or $64.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glade.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Glade. Straight-line distance: 190.29 mi (306.24 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Glade

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,143
Coordinates39.9959100, -78.8661300
Altitude695
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Glade (-78.86613, 39.99591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.91 gal
29.96 L · about $32.32
Round trip
$64.64
15.82 gal · 59.92 L
Estimated CO2
70.3 kg one way
Round trip: 140.6 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.32 $64.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.38 $72.76
Premium $4.95 $39.19 $78.37
Diesel $5.98 $47.30 $94.60

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Glade. The current time is 15:18:09.

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.