Trip from Brush Valley, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Drive Time

4h 33m

Distance

270.6 mi

436 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 20m ★

6 AM

4h 34m

8 AM

5h 0m

10 AM

4h 43m

12 PM

4h 40m

3 PM

4h 44m

5 PM

4h 59m

8 PM

4h 25m

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 Brush Valley, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 270.6 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 22 East, William Penn Highway, PA 403 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.78 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

135.3 miles from Brush Valley, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 33m drive with frequent turns across 270.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 22 East 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 22 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
William Penn Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
PA 403	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cramer Pike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cooper Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Iron Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
4th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Broad Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: US 22 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Valley View Road

351 ft · 18 sec · Valley View Road

Turn right

6.2 mi · 9 min

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Take the exit left toward US 22 East: Ebensburg

0.2 mi · 25 sec · US 22 East: Ebensburg

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · William Penn Highway

Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

0.2 mi · 33 sec · PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown

Turn right onto Cramer Pike

7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike

Continue on Cooper Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue

Turn left onto Iron Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Iron Street

Turn right onto 4th Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · 4th Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Broad Street

Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

Continue on Johns Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · Johns Street

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 33 sec

At the end of the road, turn left onto Bedford Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

Continue on Scalp Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

144 ft · 2 sec · Scalp Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

Continue on Clear Shade Drive

11 mi · 15 min · Clear Shade Drive

Continue on Quaker Valley Road

14 mi · 20 min · Quaker Valley Road

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge slight left

2.2 mi · 2 min

Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

285 ft · 8 sec · US 220 Business South: Bedford

Turn slight right onto Business 220

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220

Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

5.1 mi · 7 min · I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 476 South: Chester

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

6.4 mi · 8 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

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 135.3 miles from Brush Valley, PA, or about 2h 16m 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 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 135.3 miles or 2h 16m 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 44m

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 Brush Valley, 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 Brush Valley, PA

This is one driving day of about 270.6 miles and 4h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brush Valley, 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 135.3 mi from Brush Valley, PA · 2h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

135 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 135.3 miles from Brush Valley, 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

$44.78 one way

$89.55 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$49.00	$97.99
premium	$4.92	$52.44	$104.87
diesel	$5.64	$60.12	$120.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.2	1	$28.41	$12.99
Efficient EV	67.7	0	$23.68	$10.82
EV Truck/SUV	108.2	1	$37.88	$17.32

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 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 2 days ago

Origin

Brush Valley, PA

Evening in Brush Valley on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Evening in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

12 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

4h 33m 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 Brush Valley, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 270.6 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 22 East, William Penn Highway, PA 403. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135.3 miles from Brush Valley, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.78 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 straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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