This 261.3-mile drive from Blairsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 27 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with brief segments on Quaker Valley Road and William Penn Highway, this route offers a straightforward journey across Pennsylvania. With a projected fuel cost of $43, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The drive is predominantly highway-focused, making it a convenient option for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given its manageable duration, it's an ideal candidate for a day trip or an early evening arrival.
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
130.7 miles from Blairsville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for about 74% of this 261.3-mile trip. The vast majority of your time will be spent on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 181 miles. This means you'll experience sustained periods of higher speeds, characteristic of major interstates. While the majority is highway, you'll encounter sections of Quaker Valley Road and William Penn Highway, which may offer a slight change in pace before rejoining the main thoroughfare. The drive progresses with a consistent feel due to the prevalence of the turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 181 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Quaker Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway.
Route Complexity9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 261.3 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 1.9 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 243.1 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Turn right onto US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
24.4 mi into trip|~39m in|PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
243.1 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|I 76
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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248.2 mi into trip|~5h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
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255.2 mi into trip|~5h 12m 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 Blairsville, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Johnstown
14 mi in|~20m
Pittsburgh
60.3 mi in|~1h 34m
Harrisburg
60.3 mi in|~1h 34m
Patp: Pittsburgh
61.5 mi in|~1h 36m
Philadelphia
243.1 mi in|~4h 54m|via I 76
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
3h 16m
Quaker Valley Road
14.2 mi
20m
William Penn Highway
12.1 mi
16m
Clear Shade Drive
10.5 mi
14m
Cramer Pike
7.9 mi
13m
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
8m
I 76
5.1 mi
7m
Scalp Avenue
3.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 181 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blairsville, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on this road
58 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto East Market Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Market Street
3
Continue on Old William Penn Highway
0.9 mi·1 min·Old William Penn Highway
4
Turn left onto Villa Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Villa Road
5
Turn right onto US 22; US 119
12 mi·16 min·William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
7
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi·13 min·Cramer Pike
8
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi·2 min·Cooper Avenue
9
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Iron Street
10
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi·43 sec·4th Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi·28 sec·Broad Street
12
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi·1 min·Roosevelt Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi·3 min·Johns Street
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
15
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Bedford Street
16
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Scalp Avenue
17
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft·2 sec·Scalp Avenue
18
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi·6 min·Scalp Avenue
19
Continue on PA 56
11 mi·14 min·Clear Shade Drive
20
Continue on PA 56
14 mi·20 min·Quaker Valley Road
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
22
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi·2 min·I 99; US 220
23
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
24
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
25
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
28
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
181 mi·3 hr 16 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit onto I 76
5.1 mi·7 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
30
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331AToward I 476 South: ChesterUse the slight right lane.
31
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi·8 min·Mid-County Expressway
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
33
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
34
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
35
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
36
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Providence Road
37
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
To maximize daylight and minimize traffic, consider departing from Blairsville, PA early in the morning. This 5-hour and 27-minute journey has only one recommended stop, offering flexibility in how you pace yourself. With a $43 fuel cost, planning one fuel stop before you hit the longest 181-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is a practical consideration. Since this route is well under 300 miles and primarily highway, you have the advantage of flexibility; however, be prepared for potential toll costs associated with the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Staying aware of your fuel gauge before entering longer highway segments is always a good practice.
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 130.7 miles from Blairsville, PA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181 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 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.7 miles or 2h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
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 Blairsville, 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 Blairsville, PA
This is one driving day of about 261.3 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blairsville, 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 for about 181 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 130.7 mi from Blairsville, PA
· 2h 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 130.7 miles from Blairsville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 144.2
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 243.3
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...
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
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 261.3
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.4
0
$27.44
$12.54
Efficient EV
65.3
0
$22.86
$10.45
EV Truck/SUV
104.5
1
$36.58
$16.72
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 7 hours ago
Origin
Blairsville, PA
Late night
in Blairsville on Wednesday
Local time
1:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night
in Upper Darby on Wednesday
Local time
1:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 15 mph11% chanceLive 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
27 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
5h 27m 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 Blairsville, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 261.3 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Quaker Valley Road, William Penn Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 130.7 miles from Blairsville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.32 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 261.3 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 1.9 miles (US 22; US 119 / William Penn Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 243.1 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Blairsville, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
