Origin
Bryn Mawr, PA
Late night in Bryn Mawr on Saturday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bryn Mawr, 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
6h 10m
Distance
305.4 mi
491 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
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6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bryn Mawr, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Bryn Mawr, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 305.4 miles and takes about 6h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hays Road, Old Washington Road, Johnston Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.63 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
152.7 miles from Bryn Mawr, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 10m. Total distance: 305.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 10m drive with frequent turns across 305.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hays 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 10m, 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 Bryn Mawr, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hays Road | — | — |
| Old Washington Road | — | — |
| Johnston Road | — | — |
| McMurray Road | — | — |
| Bethel Church Road | — | — |
| Broughton Road | — | — |
| Brownsville Road | — | — |
| Curry Hollow Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hays Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bryn Mawr, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Franklin Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hays Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hays Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Washington Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Washington Road
4
Continue on Johnston Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnston Road
5
Turn left onto McMurray Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McMurray Road
6
Turn right onto Bethel Church Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethel Church Road
7
Turn slight right
177 ft
·
4 sec
8
Continue on Bethel Church Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Bethel Church Road
9
Continue on Broughton Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Broughton Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Brownsville Road
11
Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Curry Hollow Road
12
Continue on Lebanon Church Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
13
Keep slight right to continue on Lebanon Church Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lebanon Church Road
14
Turn slight right onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
15
Continue on Richland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Richland Avenue
16
Continue on W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
17
Keep slight left
2.1 mi
·
3 min
18
Continue on 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
19
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lincoln Way
20
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lincoln Way
21
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Lincoln Highway
22
Take the exit straight toward PATP, I 76
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
PATP, I 76
23
Continue on PATP, I 76
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PATP, I 76
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
25
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
260 mi
·
4 hr 42 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 South: Chester
28
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
30
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
31
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
32
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
33
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
34
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.7 miles from Bryn Mawr, PA, or about 3h 5m 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 67 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.7 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 3m
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 Bryn Mawr, 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 Bryn Mawr, PA
This is one driving day of about 305.4 miles and 6h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Bryn Mawr, 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 152.7 mi from Bryn Mawr, PA · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.7 miles from Bryn Mawr, 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
$50.63 one way
$101.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $55.45 | $110.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $59.23 | $118.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.43 | $134.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.07 | $14.66 |
| Efficient EV | 76.4 | 0 | $26.72 | $12.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.2 | 1 | $42.76 | $19.55 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
153 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
8 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
6h 10m 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 Bryn Mawr, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 305.4 miles and takes about 6h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hays Road, Old Washington Road, Johnston Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.7 miles from Bryn Mawr, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.63 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 10m, 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 Bryn Mawr, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bryn Mawr, 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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