The drive from Clymer, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 272.7 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, William Penn Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 181 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.21 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
136.3 miles from Clymer, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 272.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 29m highway drive covering 272.7 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. The longest continuous stretch is about 181 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,100 ft56 ft
Total Climb
1,642 ft
Total Descent
2,835 ft
Highest Point
2,100 ft
~19.5 mi in
Elevation Range
2,043 ft
Notable High Points
1,681 ft at ~97.4 miles+523 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 272.7 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 26.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 254.4 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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26.8 mi into trip|~45m in
Turn left toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
6
44 mi into trip|~1h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
8
254.4 mi into trip|~4h 56m 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
7
259.5 mi into trip|~5h 4m 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
8
266.5 mi into trip|~5h 14m 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 Clymer, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Bedford
43.5 mi in|~1h 5m
Pittsburgh
71.6 mi in|~1h 36m
Harrisburg
71.6 mi in|~1h 36m
Patp: Pittsburgh
72.8 mi in|~1h 38m
Philadelphia
254.4 mi in|~4h 56m|via I 76
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
3h 16m
I 99
27.2 mi
29m
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi
19m
PA 553
6.8 mi
12m
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
8m
I 76
5.1 mi
7m
Ridge Road
4.7 mi
8m
1st Street
4.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 181 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clymer, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on 6th Street
31 ft·5 sec·6th Street
2
Turn right onto PA 286; PA 403
0.4 mi·27 sec·Franklin Street
3
Turn right onto PA 403
0.1 mi·19 sec·2nd Street
4
Turn left onto PA 403
472 ft·11 sec·Hancock Street
5
Turn right onto PA 403
4.6 mi·8 min·1st Street
6
Turn left onto PA 403; PA 553
2.2 mi·3 min·PA 403; PA 553
7
Continue on PA 553
6.8 mi·12 min·PA 553
8
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 553
4.7 mi·8 min·Ridge Road
9
Turn right onto US 219
1.8 mi·2 min·Plank Road
10
Continue on US 219
1.9 mi·2 min·Plank Road
11
Continue on North Center Street
3.1 mi·4 min·North Center Street
12
Turn left onto East High Street
0.3 mi·52 sec·East High Street
13
Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Rowena Drive
14
Merge onto Admiral Peary Highway
0.2 mi·28 sec·Admiral Peary Highway
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
15
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 22 East: HollidaysburgUse the left lane.
16
Merge onto US 22
16 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
17
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·45 sec·this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
19
Merge onto I 99; US 220
27 mi·29 min·I 99; US 220
20
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
21
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
22
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
23
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
25
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
181 mi·3 hr 16 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
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.
27
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331AToward I 476 South: ChesterUse the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi·8 min·Mid-County Expressway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
30
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
31
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
32
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
33
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Providence Road
34
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
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 136.3 miles from Clymer, PA, or about 2h 48m 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 60 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.3 miles or 2h 48m 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 22m
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 Clymer, 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 Clymer, PA
This is one driving day of about 272.7 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Clymer, 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 136.3 mi from Clymer, PA
· 2h 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 253.9
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 150.4
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...
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 272.7
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 28.2
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 197.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.21 one way
$90.42 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$49.52
$99.03
premium
$4.93
$52.89
$105.77
diesel
$5.61
$60.21
$120.42
Estimated Tolls: $23.54
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(181 mi)$23.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.8
1
$28.63
$13.09
Efficient EV
68.2
0
$23.86
$10.91
EV Truck/SUV
109.1
1
$38.18
$17.45
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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Clymer, PA
Late night
in Clymer on Saturday
Local time
4:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Clear
SE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night
in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
4:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph0% 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
4 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 29m 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 Clymer, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 272.7 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, 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 136.3 miles from Clymer, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.21 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 272.7 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 26.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 254.4 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Clymer, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 56 ft to 2,100 ft elevation with about 1,642 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Independence National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
