How far is Upper Darby, PA from Lenape Heights, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Lenape Heights, PA is about 303.2 miles (488 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231 miles (371.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
303.25 mi
06h 03m
Flight
230.94 mi
371.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.94 mi
Kilometers
371.66 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.25 mi
Kilometers
488.04 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenape Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive Lenape Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:04 PM to 1:34 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Upper Darby
151.4 mi
03h 01m
To Lenape Heights
151.9 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Lenape Heights.

  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

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto

    137 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive

    3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on East High Street

    1 km · 2 min · East High Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight

    56 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway

    6 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Ben Franklin Highway

    42.9 mi · 56 min · Ben Franklin Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Indiana Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Indiana Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Chaplin Avenue

    1864 ft · 1 min · Chaplin Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Craig Street

    634 ft · 33 sec · Craig Street

  37. 37

    Turn left

    76 m · 18 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 60%
Ben Franklin Highway
44.6 mi · 15%
I 99 North
28.1 mi · 9%
William Penn Highway
15.9 mi · 5%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 2%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.2 mi
231 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 01m from Upper Darby
Leave By
11:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Upper Darby and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenape Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Lenape Heights?

The road trip is about 303.2 miles (488 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

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 Lenape Heights.

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

The direct path is about 231 miles (371.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenape Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Lenape Heights. Straight-line distance: 230.94 mi (371.66 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Lenape Heights

#2 Lenape Heights

Census designated place

Population1,167
Coordinates40.7642300, -79.5206000
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Lenape Heights (-79.5206, 40.76423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
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 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.7 gal
40.51 L · about $43.72
Round trip
$87.44
21.4 gal · 81.02 L
Estimated CO2
95.1 kg one way
Round trip: 190.2 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Lenape Heights. The current time is 22:36:58.

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.