Trip from Avonia, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Drive Time

7h 50m

Distance

414.7 mi

667 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

7h 41m ★

6 AM

7h 50m

8 AM

8h 9m

10 AM

7h 57m

12 PM

7h 55m

3 PM

7h 58m

5 PM

8h 8m

8 PM

7h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Avonia, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 414.7 miles and takes about 7h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Lake Road, Avonia Road, PA-98 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.62 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

207.3 miles from Avonia, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 50m drive with frequent turns across 414.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Lake Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 50m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avonia, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Lake Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Avonia Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
PA-98	Unavailable	Refreshing
Falls Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Route 6N	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 80 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keystone Shortway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 476	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Lake Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avonia, PA and Upper Darby, PA.

Start on the route

135 ft · 13 sec · the route

Turn right

46 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto West Lake Road

177 ft · 11 sec · West Lake Road

Turn left onto Avonia Road

5.4 mi · 9 min · Avonia Road

Continue on PA-98

0.6 mi · 1 min · PA-98

Continue on Falls Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Falls Road

Keep slight left to continue on PA-98

5.6 mi · 7 min · PA-98

Turn left onto Route 6N

2.5 mi · 3 min · Route 6N

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge slight left

49 mi · 52 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 80 East: Clarion

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 476 South: Allentown

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

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

0.3 mi · 59 sec · PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

Turn left onto West Chester Pike

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

472 ft · 14 sec · Darby Road

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 207.3 miles from Avonia, PA, or about 3h 55m 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 91 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 207.3 miles or 3h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Avonia, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Avonia, PA

This is one driving day of about 414.7 miles and 7h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Avonia, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 207.3 mi from Avonia, PA · 3h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

207 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 207.3 miles from Avonia, 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

$68.62 one way

$137.24 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 145 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$75.09	$150.17
premium	$4.92	$80.36	$160.72
diesel	$5.64	$92.13	$184.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$69

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 145.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	124.4	1	$43.54	$19.91
Efficient EV	103.7	1	$36.29	$16.59
EV Truck/SUV	165.9	2	$58.06	$26.54

Gas CO2

145 kg

EV CO2

49 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Avonia, PA

Morning in Avonia on Monday

Local time

11:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Morning in Upper Darby on Monday

Local time

11:27 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

17 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

7h 50m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Avonia, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 414.7 miles and takes about 7h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Lake Road, Avonia Road, PA-98. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 207.3 miles from Avonia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 50m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avonia, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Avonia, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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