How far is West Homestead, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from West Homestead, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 303.2 miles (487.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247 miles (397.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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
303.19 mi
05h 04m
Flight
246.98 mi
397.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.98 mi
Kilometers
397.48 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.19 mi
Kilometers
487.94 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in West Homestead
Sat, Apr 18, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Homestead
2026-04-18T00:24
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Homestead
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 West Homestead
147.8 mi
02h 32m
To Upper Darby
155.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Homestead and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Edgewood Drive

    1349 ft · 1 min · Edgewood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

    1181 ft · 56 sec · Pinewood Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Laurel Hill Drive

    155 m · 23 sec · Laurel Hill Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Run Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Run Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Interboro Avenue

    2850 ft · 1 min · Interboro Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mifflin Road

    2444 ft · 1 min · Mifflin Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Buttermilk Hollow Road

    2386 ft · 42 sec · Buttermilk Hollow Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2095 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

    1876 ft · 32 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Lincoln Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Way

    1765 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Way

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76

    988 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on PATP, I 76

    876 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    259.6 mi · 4 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 16 sec · Darby Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi · 86%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.42 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.32 mi · 1%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

260 mi · 04h 43m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
247 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 32m from West Homestead
Leave By
6:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Homestead and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Homestead to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 303.2 miles (487.9 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 147.8 miles from West Homestead and 155.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 247 miles (397.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.72 one way or $87.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Homestead and Mostly Sunny 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 West Homestead and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 246.98 mi (397.48 km).

West Homestead

#1 West Homestead

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,854
Coordinates40.3939600, -79.9119900
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Edgewood Drive (-79.912039, 40.393962)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.7 gal
40.5 L · about $43.72
Round trip
$87.44
21.4 gal · 81 L
Estimated CO2
95.1 kg one way
Round trip: 190.2 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.72 $87.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.21 $98.42
Premium $4.95 $53.01 $106.02
Diesel $5.98 $63.99 $127.97

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 West Homestead and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:24:46.

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.