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

The driving distance from West View, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
311.35 mi
05h 08m
Flight
254.43 mi
409.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.43 mi
Kilometers
409.46 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.35 mi
Kilometers
501.07 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 10, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in West View
Sat, Apr 11, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West View
2026-04-10T16:41
Arrive Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 10, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West View
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West View
155.5 mi
02h 34m
To Upper Darby
155.8 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  2. 2

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

    1144 ft · 33 sec · Gass Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Union Avenue

    2473 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 279 South: Pittsburgh

    2416 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Parkway North

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Parkway North

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Oakland, Monroeville

    1809 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Boulevard of the Allies

    1 mi · 2 min · Boulevard of the Allies

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2304 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West View 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 87%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
12.1 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.23 mi · 2%
Parkway North
4.84 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
254.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 34m from West View
Leave By
6:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving West View 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 View to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from West View and 155.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 6:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.91 one way or $89.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around West View and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West View and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 254.43 mi (409.46 km).

West View

#1 West View

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,470
Coordinates40.5222900, -80.0342200
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Avenue (-80.03422, 40.522287)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.59 L · about $44.91
Round trip
$89.81
21.98 gal · 83.18 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.91 $89.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.54 $101.09
Premium $4.95 $54.44 $108.89
Diesel $5.98 $65.72 $131.44

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between West View and Upper Darby. The current time is 16:41:24.

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.