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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Kennedy, PA is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
227.35 mi
04h 59m
Flight
165.35 mi
266.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.35 mi
Kilometers
266.1 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.35 mi
Kilometers
365.88 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennedy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 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
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Kennedy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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
Conyngham
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
113.6 mi
02h 29m
To Kennedy
113.7 mi
02h 29m

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
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  17. 17

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

    27.3 mi · 31 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Route 414

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 414

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 414

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Route 414

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 287

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Route 287

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Broughton Hollow Road

    1402 ft · 1 min · Broughton Hollow Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Betsy Ross Road

    2.6 mi · 10 min · Betsy Ross Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right

    143 m · 16 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Lawton Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Lawton Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Lawton Hill Road

    1453 ft · 1 min · Lawton Hill Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto T444

    806 ft · 39 sec · T444

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Kennedyville Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Kennedyville Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kennedyville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 33%
Keystone Shortway
65.8 mi · 29%
US 15 North
27.7 mi · 12%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 5%
Route 414
9.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 01h 21m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.1 mi
165.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyngham
02h 29m from Upper Darby
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Kennedy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Upper Darby and 113.7 miles from Kennedy.

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

The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conyngham

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

105 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Kennedy. Straight-line distance: 165.35 mi (266.1 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Kennedy

Township of Pennsylvania

Population8,080
Coordinates41.6800700, -77.4283100
Altitude542
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Kennedy (-77.42831, 41.68007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.37 L · about $32.77
Round trip
$65.54
16.04 gal · 60.74 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.77 $65.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.88 $73.77
Premium $4.95 $39.73 $79.46
Diesel $5.98 $47.96 $95.92

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 Kennedy. The current time is 01:55:27.

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.