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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Minersville, PA is about 237.4 miles (382 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195 miles (313.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
237.35 mi
04h 48m
Flight
194.99 mi
313.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.99 mi
Kilometers
313.81 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.35 mi
Kilometers
381.97 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minersville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Minersville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Middlesex
PA

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
118.5 mi
02h 24m
To Minersville
118.9 mi
02h 24m

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
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna

    1870 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Quaker Valley Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Eichler Road

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Clear Shade Drive

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Scalp Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

    652 ft · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Bedford Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Clinton Street

    672 ft · 24 sec · Clinton Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1125 ft · 33 sec · Broad Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1332 ft · 43 sec · 4th Avenue

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Iron Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Iron Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iron Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 76%
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi · 4%
Eichler Road
10.5 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 2%
Quaker Valley Road
3.82 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

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
195 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
02h 24m from Upper Darby
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Minersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.5 miles from Upper Darby and 118.9 miles from Minersville.

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

The direct path is about 195 miles (313.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Minersville.

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

35 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

45 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 Minersville. Straight-line distance: 194.99 mi (313.81 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Minersville

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population4,133
Coordinates40.3423000, -78.9255800
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Minersville (-78.92558, 40.3423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.40
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.20 $68.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.49 $76.99
Premium $4.95 $41.46 $82.93
Diesel $5.98 $50.05 $100.11

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 Minersville. The current time is 00:29:48.

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.