How far is Upper Darby, PA from South Canaan, PA?

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to South Canaan, PA is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.46 mi
02h 55m
Flight
109.19 mi
175.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.19 mi
Kilometers
175.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.46 mi
Kilometers
227.65 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Canaan
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T04:13
Arrive South Canaan
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
70.7 mi
01h 27m
To South Canaan
70.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and South Canaan.

  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

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale

    2357 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Archibald, Cortez

    1656 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Salem Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Salem Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Archbald Mountain Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Archbald Mountain Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Archbald Mountain Road

    1857 ft · 38 sec · Archbald Mountain Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Archbald Mountain Road

    2908 ft · 1 min · Archbald Mountain Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Cortez Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Cortez Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cortez Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cortez Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · St Tikhons Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 67%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 8%
I 81 North
10.8 mi · 8%
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
7.58 mi · 5%
Cortez Road
3.92 mi · 3%
Archbald Mountain Road
3.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.9 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
109.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 27m from Upper Darby
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near South Canaan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to South Canaan?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Upper Darby and 70.7 miles from South Canaan.

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

The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.39 one way or $40.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Rain Showers Likely near South Canaan.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

30 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and South Canaan. Straight-line distance: 109.19 mi (175.73 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
South Canaan

#2 South Canaan

Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,772
Coordinates41.5053600, -75.4121300
Altitude434
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: South Canaan (-75.41213, 41.50536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.89 L · about $20.39
Round trip
$40.78
9.98 gal · 37.78 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.39 $40.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.95 $45.90
Premium $4.95 $24.72 $49.44
Diesel $5.98 $29.84 $59.68

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 South Canaan. The current time is 04:13:08.

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.