How far is Upper Darby, PA from Waynesboro, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Waynesboro, PA is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Unincorporated community in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Darby and Waynesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby and Waynesboro.
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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
90.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Gettysburg Pike
1619 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
651 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
39.6 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto North Seton Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Seton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2702 ft · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Waynesboro Pike
7.6 mi · 11 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Continue on Buchanan Trail East
5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Darby and Waynesboro.
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
90.1 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Waynesboro?
The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Colebrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Upper Darby and 83 miles from Waynesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Colebrook
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 Colebrook.
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Middletown
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 122.8 mi (197.63 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 Waynesboro
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.7559300, -77.5777700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesboro (-77.57777, 39.75593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $23.90 | $47.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.90 | $53.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.98 | $57.96 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.98 | $69.97 |
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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