Trip from Benton, PA to Upper Darby, PA

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Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

59 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 46m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 55m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

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Benton, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Benton, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kennett-Oxford Bypass, East Baltimore Pike, Nottingham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

29.5 miles from Benton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 59 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.

Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Slate Hill Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1.2 miles (Slate Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (US 222; PA 272 / Robert Fulton Highway): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | Slate Hill Road

At end of road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road

Navigation decision point

4.5 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 222; PA 272 / Robert Fulton Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 222; PA 272 / Robert Fulton Highway

Navigation decision point

14.4 mi into trip | ~29m in | US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

50 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | US 1 / Media Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Media Bypass toward US 1 North: Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 North: Springfield

54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kennett-Oxford Bypass	20.2 mi	27m
East Baltimore Pike	15.3 mi	27m
Nottingham Road	6.7 mi	11m
Media Bypass	4.1 mi	5m
Furniss Road	2.6 mi	5m
West Christine Road	2.6 mi	4m
West Springfield Road	2.2 mi	4m
North Springfield Road	1.6 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Kennett-Oxford Bypass — 20.2 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Bald Eagle Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

Continue on Benton Hollow Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Benton Hollow Road

At end of road, turn left onto Slate Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Slate Hill Road

Turn right onto Furniss Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · Furniss Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 222; PA 272

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Robert Fulton Highway

Turn left onto PA 272

6.7 mi · 11 min · Nottingham Road

Continue on PA 272

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Christine Road

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Christine Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto US 1

20 mi · 27 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 1

15 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1

4.1 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass

Toward US 1 North: Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

196 ft · 6 sec

Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Springfield Road

Continue on North Springfield Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Springfield Road

Turn left onto East Providence Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Providence Road

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 29.5 miles from Benton, PA, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 59 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29.5 miles or 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

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 Benton, 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 Benton, PA

This is one driving day of about 59 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, PA.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 20.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.5 mi from Benton, PA · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

30 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Benton, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 40.7

View on nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $1 near mile 59

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 59

View on nps.gov

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 52.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.78 one way

$19.56 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$10.71	$21.43
premium	$4.93	$11.44	$22.88
diesel	$5.61	$13.03	$26.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.7	$6.19	$2.83
Efficient EV	14.8	$5.16	$2.36
EV Truck/SUV	23.6	$8.26	$3.78

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Benton, PA

Evening in Benton on Tuesday

Local time

7:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Evening in Upper Darby on Tuesday

Local time

7:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy

S 10 mph 5% chance 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

26 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Benton, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 59 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, East Baltimore Pike, Nottingham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.5 miles from Benton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.78 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 route from Benton, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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