Origin
Colerain, PA
Afternoon in Colerain on Friday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Colerain, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
207.9 mi
335 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
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6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colerain, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colerain, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 207.9 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Birmingham Pike, William Penn Highway, Croghan Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
103.9 miles from Colerain, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 207.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m 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 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 207.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Birmingham Pike 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 3h 41m 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 Colerain, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Pike | — | — |
| William Penn Highway | — | — |
| Croghan Pike | — | — |
| South Ridgley Street | — | — |
| Ridgely Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Neelyton Road | — | — |
| Neelytown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Birmingham Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colerain, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Spruce Creek Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Spruce Creek Road
2
Keep slight left
2.4 mi
·
4 min
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Birmingham Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Birmingham Pike
4
Turn left onto William Penn Highway
21 mi
·
31 min
·
William Penn Highway
5
Turn right onto Croghan Pike
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Croghan Pike
6
Continue on South Ridgley Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Ridgley Street
7
Continue on Ridgely Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Ridgely Street
8
Continue on Croghan Pike
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Croghan Pike
9
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Neelyton Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Neelyton Road
11
Continue on Neelytown Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Neelytown Road
12
Continue on Spring Run Road
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Spring Run Road
13
Turn right onto Timmons Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Timmons Road
14
Continue on Forge Hill Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Forge Hill Road
15
Continue on Newburg Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Newburg Road
16
Turn left onto Cumberland Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cumberland Highway
17
Continue on Trout Run
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Trout Run
18
Continue on Cumberland Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Highway
19
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
21
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
124 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 South: Chester
24
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
26
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
27
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
28
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
29
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
30
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 103.9 miles from Colerain, PA, or about 1h 50m 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 46 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.9 miles or 1h 50m 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 1m
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 Colerain, 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 Colerain, PA
This is one driving day of about 207.9 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Colerain, 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 103.9 mi from Colerain, PA · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.9 miles from Colerain, 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
$34.47 one way
$68.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $37.75 | $75.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.90 | $91.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.83 | $9.98 |
| Efficient EV | 52 | 0 | $18.19 | $8.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.11 | $13.31 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Middlesex, PA
104 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
16 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
3h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Colerain, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 207.9 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Birmingham Pike, William Penn Highway, Croghan Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.9 miles from Colerain, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.47 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 41m 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 Colerain, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colerain, 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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