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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Huston, PA is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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
262.7 mi
05h 21m
Flight
217.56 mi
350.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.56 mi
Kilometers
350.13 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.7 mi
Kilometers
422.78 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huston
Mon, May 4, 12:32 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Mon, May 4, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-05-03T19:10
Arrive Huston
Mon, May 4, 12:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 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
Newville
PA

Town in Alabama

From Upper Darby
131.2 mi
02h 40m
To Huston
131.5 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
29°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    217 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown

    2296 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1822 ft · 37 sec · Ramada Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Center Avenue

    2806 ft · 56 sec · North Center Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    589 ft · 13 sec · Harrison Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tayman Avenue

    1620 ft · 32 sec · Tayman Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on New Centerville Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · New Centerville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Kingwood Road

    13.4 mi · 24 min · Kingwood Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Park Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Park Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Logan Place

    660 ft · 23 sec · Logan Place

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hugart Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Hugart Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Latrobe Avenue

    1094 ft · 48 sec · Latrobe Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Draketown Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Draketown Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Fireweed Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Fireweed Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fireweed Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
217 mi · 83%
Kingwood Road
13.4 mi · 5%
New Centerville Road
7.22 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 2%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

217 mi · 03h 57m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newville
02h 40m from Upper Darby
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Upper Darby and Widespread Frost near Huston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.7 miles (422.8 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Newville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Upper Darby and 131.5 miles from Huston.

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

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.88 one way or $75.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Upper Darby and Widespread Frost near Huston.

Stop Ideas Near Newville

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

45 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

62 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Huston. Straight-line distance: 217.56 mi (350.13 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Huston

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,352
Coordinates39.8295200, -79.3753100
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Huston (-79.37531, 39.82952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.27 gal
35.09 L · about $37.88
Round trip
$75.75
18.54 gal · 70.18 L
Estimated CO2
82.4 kg one way
Round trip: 164.8 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.88 $75.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.63 $85.27
Premium $4.95 $45.92 $91.85
Diesel $5.98 $55.43 $110.87

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Huston. The current time is 19:10:31.

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.