How far is Upper Darby, PA from Scottdale, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Scottdale, PA is about 271 miles (436.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Scottdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Scottdale.
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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
7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
2184 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
632 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
1447 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
1331 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
533 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1919 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
236.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown
1735 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Route 31
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31
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Continue on Three Mile Hill
3.8 mi · 6 min · Three Mile Hill
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Turn left onto Morewood Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Morewood Street
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Continue on State Route 981
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 981
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Turn left onto Water Street
2 mi · 4 min · Water Street
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Turn right onto Porter Avenue
91 m · 6 sec · Porter Avenue
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Continue on North Broadway Street
3027 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Scottdale.
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
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
237 mi · 04h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Scottdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Scottdale?
The road trip is about 271 miles (436.1 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Upper Darby and 135.7 miles from Scottdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.5 miles (367.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.06 one way or $78.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Darby and Sunny near Scottdale.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Lewistown
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Huntingdon
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Scottdale. Straight-line distance: 228.53 mi (367.78 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 Scottdale
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,060 |
| Coordinates | 40.1003500, -79.5869800 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scottdale (-79.58698, 40.10035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $39.06 | $78.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.97 | $87.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.36 | $94.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $57.17 | $114.34 |
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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