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

The driving distance from Wolfdale, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
313.64 mi
06h 10m
Flight
265.74 mi
427.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.74 mi
Kilometers
427.67 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.64 mi
Kilometers
504.75 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Wolfdale
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfdale
2026-04-15T21:00
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfdale
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Wolfdale
156.6 mi
03h 05m
To Upper Darby
157.1 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    40.6 mi · 56 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  4. 4

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

    2490 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

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

    2088 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolfdale 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 80%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
40.6 mi · 13%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
265.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 05m from Wolfdale
Leave By
11:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wolfdale and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313.7 miles (504.8 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Wolfdale and 157.1 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 265.8 miles (427.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.23 one way or $90.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wolfdale and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfdale and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 265.74 mi (427.67 km).

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#1 Wolfdale

Census designated place

Population2,888
Coordinates40.1928500, -80.2878400
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Wolfdale (-80.28784, 40.19285)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.89 L · about $45.23
Round trip
$90.46
22.14 gal · 83.78 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.23 $90.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.91 $101.82
Premium $4.95 $54.84 $109.68
Diesel $5.98 $66.20 $132.40

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolfdale and Upper Darby. The current time is 21:00:07.

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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.