How far is Upper Darby, PA from Smethport, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Smethport, PA is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (339 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
296.06 mi
06h 33m
Flight
210.61 mi
338.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.61 mi
Kilometers
338.95 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.06 mi
Kilometers
476.47 km
Drive Time
06h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smethport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Smethport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:34 PM to 2:04 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
147.9 mi
03h 16m
To Smethport
148.1 mi
03h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Smethport.

  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

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  17. 17

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

    27.3 mi · 31 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Route 414

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 414

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Route 414

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Route 414

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 287

    10.6 mi · 19 min · Route 287

  27. 27

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1727 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  31. 31

    Continue on Pinecreek Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Second Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · East Second Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    663 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Water Street

    633 ft · 28 sec · Water Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    1254 ft · 46 sec · Eulalia Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Eulalia Street

    747 ft · 24 sec · Eulalia Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Port Allegany Road

    2433 ft · 59 sec · Port Allegany Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15.1 mi · 22 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on Smethport-Port Allegany Road

    2619 ft · 1 min · Smethport-Port Allegany Road

  45. 45

    Continue on East Street

    1678 ft · 45 sec · East Street

  46. 46

    Continue on East Main Street

    2710 ft · 2 min · East Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    686 ft · 36 sec · Franklin Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    39 m · 6 sec · West Green Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Green Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
49 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 25%
Keystone Shortway
65.8 mi · 22%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
51.3 mi · 17%
US 15 North
27.7 mi · 9%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.5 mi
210.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
03h 16m from Upper Darby
Leave By
10:52 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Smethport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Smethport?

The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Upper Darby and 148.1 miles from Smethport.

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

The direct path is about 210.6 miles (339 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.70 one way or $85.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Upper Darby and Sunny near Smethport.

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 Smethport. Straight-line distance: 210.61 mi (338.95 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Smethport

#2 Smethport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,518
Coordinates41.8111700, -78.4447400
Altitude475
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Smethport (-78.44474, 41.81117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.55 L · about $42.70
Round trip
$85.40
20.9 gal · 79.1 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.70 $85.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.06 $96.12
Premium $4.95 $51.77 $103.54
Diesel $5.98 $62.49 $124.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Smethport. The current time is 05:53:44.

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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.