How far is Upper Darby, PA from North Buffalo, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to North Buffalo, PA is about 306.9 miles (493.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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
306.88 mi
06h 09m
Flight
234.13 mi
376.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.13 mi
Kilometers
376.8 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.88 mi
Kilometers
493.87 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive North Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 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
11:40 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
153.2 mi
03h 04m
To North Buffalo
153.7 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and North Buffalo.

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Pleasantview Drive

    771 ft · 34 sec · Pleasantview Drive

  36. 36

    Continue on Hill Street

    1788 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto 5th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    2383 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1734 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Cadogan Slate Lick Road

    1976 ft · 45 sec · Cadogan Slate Lick Road

  41. 41

    Turn sharp right onto Boarts Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Boarts Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boarts Road

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 59%
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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.8 mi
234.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
03h 04m from Upper Darby
Leave By
11:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near North Buffalo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to North Buffalo?

The road trip is about 306.9 miles (493.9 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.2 miles from Upper Darby and 153.7 miles from North Buffalo.

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

The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 $44.25 one way or $88.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Sunny near North Buffalo.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and North Buffalo. Straight-line distance: 234.13 mi (376.8 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
North Buffalo

#2 North Buffalo

Township of Pennsylvania

Population2,874
Coordinates40.7628400, -79.5836600
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: North Buffalo (-79.58366, 40.76284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.83 gal
40.99 L · about $44.25
Round trip
$88.50
21.66 gal · 81.98 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.5 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.25 $88.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.81 $99.61
Premium $4.95 $53.65 $107.30
Diesel $5.98 $64.76 $129.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and North Buffalo. The current time is 04:10:40.

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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.