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Brush Valley, PA
Late night in Brush Valley on Saturday
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3:19 AM
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Current temp
48°F
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Trip from Brush Valley, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Brush Valley, PA
Brett Sayles
Trip Overview
Traveling from Brush Valley to Upper Darby covers 270.6 miles, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 33 minutes. You will primarily navigate via US 22 East, William Penn Highway, and PA 403 to bridge the gap between these two Pennsylvania locations. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $45 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Because this route involves a fair amount of local driving, you should approach it as an active travel day rather than a passive interstate cruise.
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 .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 270.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy, local-focused experience behind the wheel rather than a monotonous highway slog. With a 0% highway share, you will spend your time navigating smaller roads that require your full attention and frequent adjustments. This is a technical drive that demands consistent engagement, as you won't find long, uninterrupted stretches of open pavement. As you progress from the rural stretches near Brush Valley toward the more developed environment of Upper Darby, the road character remains consistently local in nature. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience that keeps you involved in the route from start to finish.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total 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 | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| PA 403 | — | — |
| Cramer Pike | — | — |
| Cooper Avenue | — | — |
| Iron Street | — | — |
| 4th Avenue | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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.
1
Start on Valley View Road
351 ft
·
18 sec
·
Valley View Road
2
Turn right
6.2 mi
·
9 min
3
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
4
Take the exit left toward US 22 East: Ebensburg
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 22 East: Ebensburg
5
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
7
Turn right onto Cramer Pike
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Cramer Pike
8
Continue on Cooper Avenue
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
·
44 sec
·
4th Avenue
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broad Street
12
Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
13
Continue on Johns Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Johns Street
14
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
15
At the end of the 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 the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Scalp Avenue
18
Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Scalp Avenue
19
Continue on Clear Shade Drive
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Clear Shade Drive
20
Continue on Quaker Valley Road
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Quaker Valley Road
21
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
22
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
24
Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford
285 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 220 Business South: Bedford
25
Turn slight right onto Business 220
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
26
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
27
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
28
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 South: Chester
31
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
32
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
33
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
34
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
35
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
36
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy, local route, plan for a single stop to stretch your legs and stay sharp behind the wheel. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to navigate the local roads before traffic volumes increase closer to your destination. Keep your $45 fuel budget handy, but remember to monitor your levels periodically since local roads can lead to unpredictable consumption compared to steady highway driving. Because this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace to suit your comfort level on the tighter sections of PA 403. Focus on staying alert through the curves, as the lack of highway miles means you will be steering constantly throughout the 4-hour and 33-minute duration.
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 60 miles or 1h 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
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Open the route before leaving Brush Valley, 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 Brush Valley, PA
This is one driving day of about 270.6 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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
$44.86 one way
$89.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $49.13 | $98.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $52.48 | $104.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.75 | $119.49 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
135 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
28 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
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 $44.86 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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