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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Harford, PA is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
152.78 mi
03h 05m
Flight
130.02 mi
209.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.02 mi
Kilometers
209.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.78 mi
Kilometers
245.88 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Harford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 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
Weissport
PA

Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
76.4 mi
01h 32m
To Harford
76.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.6 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81, US 6 East: Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre

    1379 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Binghamton

    1722 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 547: Harford

    1550 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 547

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 547

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 547

    89 m · 6 sec · State Route 547

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Market Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tingley Lake Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Tingley Lake Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tingley Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 73%
Binghamton
22.9 mi · 15%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 7%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 1%
State Route 547
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weissport
01h 32m from Upper Darby
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Harford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Weissport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Upper Darby and 76.4 miles from Harford.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Harford.

Stop Ideas Near Weissport

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

27 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

49 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

65 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

89 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Harford. Straight-line distance: 130.02 mi (209.25 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Harford

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,327
Coordinates41.7823000, -75.7015800
Altitude389
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Harford (-75.70158, 41.7823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.41 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
10.78 gal · 40.82 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.79 $49.58
Premium $4.95 $26.70 $53.40
Diesel $5.98 $32.23 $64.46

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 Harford. The current time is 02:13:24.

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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.