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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Kulpmont, PA is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.33 mi
02h 34m
Flight
86.91 mi
139.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.91 mi
Kilometers
139.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.33 mi
Kilometers
188.82 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kulpmont
Thu, Apr 16, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-16T08:02
Arrive Kulpmont
Thu, Apr 16, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haines
PA

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
58.7 mi
01h 17m
To Kulpmont
58.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    797 ft · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

    563 ft · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

    2134 ft · 39 sec · South Centre Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Sunbury Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Locust Gap Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Brennans Farm Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South 6th Street

    742 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1588 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    35 m · 5 sec · South 9th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 32%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 19%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 9%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 9%
Sunbury Road
9.37 mi · 8%
Locust Gap Highway
3.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haines
01h 17m from Upper Darby
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Kulpmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Haines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Upper Darby and 58.7 miles from Kulpmont.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haines

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

60 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

61 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

64 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Kulpmont. Straight-line distance: 86.91 mi (139.87 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Kulpmont

Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population2,735
Coordinates40.7934200, -76.4724500
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Kulpmont (-76.47245, 40.79342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $16.92
Round trip
$33.83
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.92 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.04 $38.08
Premium $4.95 $20.51 $41.02
Diesel $5.98 $24.76 $49.51

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Kulpmont. The current time is 08:02:12.

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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.