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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Williams, PA is about 225.6 miles (363 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.56 mi
04h 38m
Flight
185.52 mi
298.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.52 mi
Kilometers
298.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.56 mi
Kilometers
363 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive Williams
Sat, Apr 18, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mechanicsburg
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Upper Darby
112.6 mi
02h 19m
To Williams
113 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Bedford

    51 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Business 220

    1435 ft · 40 sec · Business 220

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Weber Lane

    1.6 km · 4 min · Weber Lane

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

    1421 ft · 52 sec · Country Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Hyndman Road

    14.4 mi · 25 min · Hyndman Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1243 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Center Street

    600 ft · 17 sec · Center Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 3004

    155 m · 18 sec · State Route 3004

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Church Street

    3110 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Gooseberry Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gooseberry Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Fairhope Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Fairhope Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 80%
Hyndman Road
14.4 mi · 6%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
5.15 mi · 2%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 2%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsburg
02h 19m from Upper Darby
Leave By
7:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Mechanicsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from Upper Darby and 113 miles from Williams.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 7:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Williams.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsburg

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

12 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

24 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

34 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

45 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Williams. Straight-line distance: 185.52 mi (298.56 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Williams (-78.77057, 39.83064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.13 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.05
15.92 gal · 60.26 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.52 $65.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.61 $73.22
Premium $4.95 $39.43 $78.87
Diesel $5.98 $47.60 $95.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Williams. The current time is 00:30:59.

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.