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

The driving distance from Wallace, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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
296.2 mi
04h 58m
Flight
248.77 mi
400.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.77 mi
Kilometers
400.35 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.2 mi
Kilometers
476.69 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 30, 8:34 PM EDT
Return by in Wallace
Fri, May 1, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wallace
2026-04-30T15:36
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 30, 8:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wallace
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Wallace
146.8 mi
02h 29m
To Upper Darby
149.4 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fisher Lane

    61 m · 19 sec · Fisher Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bunola River Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Bunola River Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Bunola Road

    1623 ft · 33 sec · Bunola Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bunola River Road

    2202 ft · 52 sec · Bunola River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Rainbow Run Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Rainbow Run Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Newton Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    766 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 85%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.96 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
West Newton Road
4.82 mi · 2%
Rainbow Run Road
4.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
248.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 29m from Wallace
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wallace and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Wallace and 149.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM EDT.

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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wallace and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wallace and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 248.77 mi (400.35 km).

Wallace

#1 Wallace

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population3,688
Coordinates40.2322900, -79.9631100
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Fisher Lane (-79.963438, 40.232228)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
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
39.57 L · about $42.70
Round trip
$85.40
20.9 gal · 79.14 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Wallace and Upper Darby. The current time is 15:36:02.

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.