Origin
Amity, PA
Afternoon in Amity on Friday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amity, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amity, PA
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Trip Overview
This 52.8-mile drive from Amity, PA, to Upper Darby, PA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. With 67% of the journey on highways, it's a very efficient route, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, which is quite reasonable. This route focuses on getting you from point A to point B without much fuss, so if you're looking for a quick and practical way to travel between these two Pennsylvania locations, this is a solid choice. The entire trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 52.8-mile journey, with 67% of the drive utilizing expressways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a continuous stretch of 24.3 miles. The route then transitions to the Mid-County Expressway and finally Lansdowne Avenue, offering a mix of high-speed travel and more direct arterial roads. This profile suggests a drive that is primarily about efficient movement rather than scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Bethlehem Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Bethlehem Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old Bethlehem Road
Turn sharp left onto Old Bethlehem Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
11 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
5
11.4 mi into trip
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~23m in
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I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.6 mi into trip
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~49m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Amity, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Broomall.
Patp
10.6 mi in
|
~20m
Broomall
46.6 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 24.3 mi | 26m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| John Fries Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Church Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pullen Station Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Richlandtown Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 24.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amity, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Roundhouse Road
45 ft
·
9 sec
·
Roundhouse Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Old Bethlehem Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bethlehem Road
3
Turn right onto Pullen Station Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Pullen Station Road
4
Turn slight left onto PA 212
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto PA 212
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on PA 212
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Richlandtown Pike
7
Continue on PA 212
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Tohickon Avenue
8
Continue on PA 212
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Hellertown Avenue
9
Turn right onto East Mill Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Mill Street
10
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
11
Turn right onto PA 313
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broad Street
12
Continue on PA 663
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Merge onto I 476; PATP
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
18
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
24
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Amity, PA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Amity, 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
$8.75 one way
$17.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.17
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(24.3 mi)
$3.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
4:49 PM
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
19 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 20m 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 Amity, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, Lansdowne Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 miles from Amity, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.75 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Bethlehem Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Amity, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Broomall.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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