How far is Upper Darby, PA from Saint Clair, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Saint Clair, PA is about 304 miles (489.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.96 mi
05h 54m
Flight
250.26 mi
402.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.26 mi
Kilometers
402.76 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.96 mi
Kilometers
489.17 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Clair
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 2:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T02:28
Arrive Saint Clair
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Upper Darby
151.7 mi
02h 57m
To Saint Clair
152.2 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Saint Clair.

  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

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood

    146 m · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bates Street

    541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Second Avenue

    600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Hot Metal Street

    2111 ft · 1 min · Hot Metal Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sidney Street

    943 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 27th Street

    1659 ft · 1 min · South 27th Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Josephine Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Josephine Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Barry Street

    736 ft · 22 sec · Barry Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mission Street

    977 ft · 32 sec · Mission Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Sterling Street

    846 ft · 37 sec · Sterling Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Wellington Street

    135 m · 20 sec · Wellington Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Eleanor Street

    1340 ft · 1 min · Eleanor Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Charcot Street

    133 m · 21 sec · Charcot Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Clover Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Clover Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clover Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 89%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.6 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 1%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
250.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 57m from Upper Darby
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Clair.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Saint Clair?

The road trip is about 304 miles (489.2 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Upper Darby and 152.2 miles from Saint Clair.

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

The direct path is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.84 one way or $87.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Clair.

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 Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 250.26 mi (402.76 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 Saint Clair

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,823
Coordinates40.4164600, -79.9714400
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Saint Clair (-79.97144, 40.41646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.73 gal
40.6 L · about $43.84
Round trip
$87.69
21.46 gal · 81.2 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.7 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.84 $87.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.35 $98.69
Premium $4.95 $53.16 $106.31
Diesel $5.98 $64.17 $128.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Saint Clair. The current time is 02:28:38.

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.