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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bear Creek Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tunkhannock Highway
15.5 mi · 25 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Continue on Hunter Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Hunter Highway
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Continue on Tunkhannock Highway
1363 ft · 55 sec · Tunkhannock Highway
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
712 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
127 m · 17 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Oak Street
2250 ft · 45 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on State Route 267
12.7 mi · 22 min · State Route 267
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 706
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 706
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jim Thorpe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Rush. Straight-line distance: 134.37 mi (216.25 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 Rush
Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 41.7834100, -76.0463100 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rush (-76.04631, 41.78341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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