Origin
Avis, PA
Late night in Avis on Wednesday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avis, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
194.6 mi
313 km
Drive Score
9/10
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
3h 44m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avis, PA
K6
Trip Overview
This 194.6-mile drive from Avis, PA to Upper Darby, PA will take approximately 3 hours and 56 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, and Susquehanna Beltway, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, it's a manageable trip for a single day. The journey spans across Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a convenient option for those looking to cover ground within the state without needing an overnight stop. You'll find this route to be a practical way to connect these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.3 miles from Avis, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this 194.6-mile journey, with about 50% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 75.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a chance for sustained, faster travel. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll transition between different types of roads, likely including some stretches that are less focused on high-speed transit. This blend ensures the drive isn't monotonous, providing a dynamic feel as you progress towards Upper Darby.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 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 75.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near US 15.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 194.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
17.8 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
18 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
34.8 mi into trip
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~47m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
7
177.4 mi into trip
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~3h 26m in
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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
188.4 mi into trip
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~3h 41m 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 Avis, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
101.3 mi in
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~2h 2m
Allentown
101.3 mi in
|
~2h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 75.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| Keystone Shortway | 65.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| Susquehanna Beltway | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| Westbranch Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 75.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avis, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Purslane Alley
66 ft
·
6 sec
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Purslane Alley
2
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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East Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Tiadaghton Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Tiadaghton Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto US 220; PA 44
2.5 mi
·
2 min
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Appalachian Thruway
6
Continue on US 220
14 mi
·
16 min
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Susquehanna Beltway
7
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
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US 15
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Market Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
11
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
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US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
15
Merge onto I 80
66 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
19
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
22
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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West Providence Road
28
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour and 56 minute trip, consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for any unforeseen delays. With a total distance of 194.6 miles and a fuel cost around $32, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion, though planning for one stop is recommended. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 75.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. Starting your drive soon after sunrise will help you avoid potential rush hour traffic as you approach the Philadelphia area.
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 97.3 miles from Avis, PA, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 miles.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.3 miles or 1h 58m 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 7m
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 Avis, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Avis, PA
This is one driving day of about 194.6 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avis, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 75.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.3 mi from Avis, PA · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 97.3 miles from Avis, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 miles.
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
$32.26 one way
$64.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $35.33 | $70.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $37.74 | $75.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.97 | $85.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.94
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75.1 mi)
$9.76
Appalachian Thruway
(2.5 mi)
$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.43 | $9.34 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.03 | $7.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.24 | $12.45 |
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
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Ramapo, NY
97 mi in
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
22 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
3h 56m 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 Avis, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 194.6 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Susquehanna Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.3 miles from Avis, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.26 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 194.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Avis, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
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