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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Kimmel, PA is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
245.19 mi
04h 50m
Flight
208.47 mi
335.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.47 mi
Kilometers
335.5 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.19 mi
Kilometers
394.59 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimmel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T03:46
Arrive Kimmel
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Upper Darby
122.4 mi
02h 25m
To Kimmel
122.8 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 9 min · New Centerville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cross Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Cross Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Copper Kettle Highway

    1394 ft · 38 sec · Copper Kettle Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Copper Kettle Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
217 mi · 88%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 3%
New Centerville Road
5.28 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 2%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.24 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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
208.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 25m from Upper Darby
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Kimmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.4 miles from Upper Darby and 122.8 miles from Kimmel.

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

The direct path is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.34 one way or $70.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Kimmel.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Kimmel. Straight-line distance: 208.47 mi (335.5 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Kimmel

Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,537
Coordinates39.9695200, -79.2094800
Altitude607
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Kimmel (-79.20948, 39.96952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.75 L · about $35.34
Round trip
$70.69
17.3 gal · 65.5 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.34 $70.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.78 $79.56
Premium $4.95 $42.85 $85.70
Diesel $5.98 $51.73 $103.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Kimmel. The current time is 03:46:13.

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.