How far is Upper Darby, PA from Slocum, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Slocum, PA is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Slocum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Slocum.
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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
75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Hazleton, Mountain Top
1191 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto North Hunter Highway
89 m · 5 sec · North Hunter Highway
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Continue on South Mountain Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Mountain Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Road
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail
1080 ft · 24 sec · Blue Ridge Trail
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Take the ramp right
876 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nuangola
971 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Church Road
2277 ft · 59 sec · Church Road
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Continue on Church Road
2693 ft · 1 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Nuangola Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Nuangola Road
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail
1.2 km · 2 min · Blue Ridge Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Ridge Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Blue Ridge Trail
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Turn slight right onto Slocum Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Slocum Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Slocum Road
Car Route Details
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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
75 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near Slocum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Slocum?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Upper Darby and 60 miles from Slocum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.28 one way or $34.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near Slocum.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Slocum. Straight-line distance: 92.52 mi (148.89 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 Slocum
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.1320300, -76.0457600 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Slocum (-76.04576, 41.13203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $17.28 | $34.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.96 | $41.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.30 | $50.59 |
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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