Origin
Athens, PA
Late night in Athens on Wednesday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Athens, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
195.5 mi
315 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
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6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Athens, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Athens, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 195.5 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Pine Street, East Main Street, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
97.8 miles from Athens, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 195.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Pine 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 19m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Athens, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bernice Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 487 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PATP | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Pine Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Pine Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
3
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
21 min
5
Keep slight right
17 mi
·
19 min
6
Turn left onto East Main Street
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on Mill Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mill Street
8
Continue on Bernice Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bernice Road
9
Turn left
3.1 mi
·
5 min
10
Turn left onto Route 487
14 mi
·
23 min
·
Route 487
11
Turn left
18 mi
·
25 min
12
Turn right onto Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Highway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Memorial Highway
14
Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
15
Continue straight
5.5 mi
·
7 min
16
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
7 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward PATP
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
PATP
18
Keep slight left to continue on PATP
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
PATP
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
20
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
21
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
22
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
25
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
26
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
27
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
28
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.8 miles from Athens, PA, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Athens, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Athens, PA
This is one driving day of about 195.5 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Athens, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.8 mi from Athens, PA · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.8 miles from Athens, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Upper Darby, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.41 one way
$64.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $35.50 | $71.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $37.91 | $75.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.16 | $86.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.53 | $9.38 |
| Efficient EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.11 | $7.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.37 | $12.51 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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 Wednesday
Local time
12:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
33 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Athens, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 195.5 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Pine Street, East Main Street, Mill Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.8 miles from Athens, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 19m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Athens, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Athens, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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