How far is Upper Darby, PA from Leechburg, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Leechburg, PA is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Leechburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Leechburg.
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Start on West Providence Road
1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue
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Continue on Darby Road
144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road
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Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
2005 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
2184 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
251.9 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
1791 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
12.9 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
10.2 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 66
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 66
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Turn straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Belle Vue Road
63 m · 4 sec · La Belle Vue Road
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Exit the roundabout onto La Belle Vue Road
1.2 km · 1 min · La Belle Vue Road
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Turn right onto Towne Center Drive
142 m · 11 sec · Towne Center Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Leechburg Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Leechburg Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 4093
1046 ft · 19 sec · State Route 4093
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Turn right onto Diamond Avenue
577 ft · 25 sec · Diamond Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Leechburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 04h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leechburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Leechburg?
The road trip is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Upper Darby and 151.9 miles from Leechburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 5:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.72 one way or $87.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leechburg.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Leechburg. Straight-line distance: 233.36 mi (375.56 km).
#1 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leechburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,069 |
| Coordinates | 40.6270100, -79.6056000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leechburg (-79.6056, 40.62701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.21 | $98.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.01 | $106.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.99 | $127.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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