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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Saint Marys, PA is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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
285.77 mi
05h 38m
Flight
200.97 mi
323.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.97 mi
Kilometers
323.43 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.77 mi
Kilometers
459.9 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
142.7 mi
02h 49m
To Saint Marys
143 mi
02h 49m

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
37°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    165.5 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 153: Clearfield, Penfield

    2880 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Park Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Park Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bennetts Valley Highway

    7.9 mi · 13 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Million Dollar Highway

    1235 ft · 21 sec · Million Dollar Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Bennetts Valley Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Bennetts Valley Highway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Million Dollar Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Million Dollar Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South Saint Marys Street

    747 ft · 15 sec · South Saint Marys Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
166 mi · 58%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 26%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 4%
Bennetts Valley Highway
10.5 mi · 4%
Million Dollar Highway
8.3 mi · 3%
State Park Road
7.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

166 mi · 03h 00m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84.8 mi
201 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
02h 49m from Upper Darby
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 285.8 miles (459.9 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Upper Darby and 143 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 201 miles (323.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.8 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 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.19 one way or $82.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 200.97 mi (323.43 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Saint Marys

#2 Saint Marys

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population12,157
Coordinates41.4278400, -78.5608600
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Saint Marys (-78.56086, 41.42784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.17 L · about $41.19
Round trip
$82.37
20.16 gal · 76.34 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.19 $82.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.36 $92.72
Premium $4.95 $49.94 $99.87
Diesel $5.98 $60.28 $120.56

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 Saint Marys. The current time is 23:46:48.

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.