Origin
Cambridge Springs, PA
Night in Cambridge Springs on Wednesday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge Springs, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 27m
Distance
379.8 mi
611 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 15m
★
6 AM
6h 27m
8 AM
6h 52m
10 AM
6h 36m
12 PM
6h 33m
3 PM
6h 37m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge Springs, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cambridge Springs, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 379.8 miles and takes about 6h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Venango Avenue, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.97 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
189.9 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 27m drive with frequent turns across 379.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Venango Avenue 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 27m, 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 Cambridge Springs, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Venango Avenue | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| Cussewago Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Army | — | — |
| Route 6 | — | — |
| PA-198 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Venango Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge Springs, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Church Street
276 ft
·
12 sec
·
Church Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Venango Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Venango Avenue
3
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4
Continue on River Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
River Street
5
Continue on Cussewago Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Cussewago Street
6
Turn left onto Church Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
7
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Army
9
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10
Continue on Route 6/Route 19
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 6/Route 19
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward PA-198
30 ft
·
PA-198
12
Exit the roundabout onto PA-198
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
PA-198
13
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
14
Merge slight left
37 mi
·
39 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 80 East: Clarion
16
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi
·
4 hr 38 min
·
Keystone Shortway
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
18
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
20
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
21
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
22
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
25
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
26
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
27
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
28
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
29
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 189.9 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA, or about 3h 13m 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 84 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.9 miles or 3h 13m 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 26m
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 Cambridge Springs, 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 Cambridge Springs, PA
This is one driving day of about 379.8 miles and 6h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Cambridge Springs, 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 189.9 mi from Cambridge Springs, PA · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.9 miles from Cambridge Springs, 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
$62.97 one way
$125.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $68.96 | $137.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $73.66 | $147.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.86 | $167.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.9 | 1 | $39.88 | $18.23 |
| Efficient EV | 95 | 1 | $33.23 | $15.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.9 | 1 | $53.17 | $24.31 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% 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
Night in Upper Darby on Wednesday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Wellsville, NY
190 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 27m 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 Cambridge Springs, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 379.8 miles and takes about 6h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Venango Avenue, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.9 miles from Cambridge Springs, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.97 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 27m, 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 Cambridge Springs, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cambridge Springs, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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