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

The estimated driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Honesdale, PA is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.36 mi
02h 57m · estimated
Flight
113.89 mi
183.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.89 mi
Kilometers
183.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
142.36 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
229.11 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honesdale
Sat, Apr 11, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 11, 9:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-11T03:29
Arrive Honesdale
Sat, Apr 11, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Stockertown
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Upper Darby
56.9 mi
01h 28m
To Honesdale
85.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stockertown
01h 28m from Upper Darby
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Honesdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stockertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Upper Darby and 85.4 miles from Honesdale.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stockertown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

51 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

73 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

73 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

74 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Honesdale. Straight-line distance: 113.89 mi (183.29 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Honesdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,298
Coordinates41.5767600, -75.2587900
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Honesdale (-75.25879, 41.57676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.02
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.51 $41.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.09 $46.17
Premium $4.95 $24.87 $49.74
Diesel $5.98 $30.02 $60.04

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Honesdale. The current time is 03:29:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.