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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Rush, PA is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
159.12 mi
03h 37m
Flight
134.37 mi
216.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.37 mi
Kilometers
216.25 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.12 mi
Kilometers
256.08 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rush
Thu, Apr 16, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 11:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-16T03:47
Arrive Rush
Thu, Apr 16, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
79.6 mi
01h 48m
To Rush
79.5 mi
01h 48m

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
80°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    155 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Tunkhannock Highway

    15.5 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hunter Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Tunkhannock Highway

    1363 ft · 55 sec · Tunkhannock Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    712 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    127 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    2250 ft · 45 sec · Oak Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 267

    12.7 mi · 22 min · State Route 267

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 706

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 706

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 706

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.6 mi · 54%
Tunkhannock Highway
15.8 mi · 10%
Bear Creek Boulevard
14.2 mi · 9%
State Route 267
12.7 mi · 8%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 7%
Roosevelt Highway
7.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

85.6 mi · 01h 33m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
134.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
01h 48m from Upper Darby
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rush.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Upper Darby and 79.5 miles from Rush.

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

The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.92 one way or $45.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rush.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

22 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Rush. Straight-line distance: 134.37 mi (216.25 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rush

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,160
Coordinates41.7834100, -76.0463100
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Rush (-76.04631, 41.78341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.25 L · about $22.92
Round trip
$45.84
11.22 gal · 42.5 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.92 $45.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.80 $51.60
Premium $4.95 $27.79 $55.58
Diesel $5.98 $33.55 $67.10

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 Rush. The current time is 03:47:07.

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.