Origin
Akron, PA
Late night in Akron on Friday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Akron, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Akron, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Akron, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 7th Street, South State Street, South Reading Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 66.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 7th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Akron, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 7th Street | — | — |
| South State Street | — | — |
| South Reading Road | — | — |
| Colonel Howard Boulevard | — | — |
| I 76 | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| I 76 East | — | — |
| I 476 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Akron, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on South 9th Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 9th Street
2
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North 7th Street
3
Continue on South State Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
South State Street
4
Continue on South Reading Road
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
South Reading Road
5
Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
6
Take the ramp straight toward Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
7
Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Colonel Howard Boulevard
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
9
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 South: Chester
12
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
14
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
15
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
16
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
17
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.5 mi from Akron, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Akron, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Upper Darby, PA
The final approach into Upper Darby, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.09 one way
$22.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.97 | $25.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Akron, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 7th Street, South State Street, South Reading Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Akron, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Akron, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Akron, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Akron, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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