Origin
Dale, PA
Afternoon in Dale on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dale, 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
1h 22m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dale, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Dale, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mid-County Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| Hill Road | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Sumneytown Pike | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| Niantic Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 10.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dale, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Dale Road
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Dale Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Forgedale Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Forgedale Road
3
Turn left onto Old Route 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Route 100
4
Turn right onto Dairy Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dairy Lane
5
Turn right onto PA 100
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Route 100
6
Turn left onto Niantic Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Niantic Road
7
Turn left onto Hill Road
5.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Hill Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto PA 29
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gravel Pike
9
Turn left onto PA 63
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on PA 63
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
11
Continue on PA 63
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto PA 63
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP South
14
Merge onto I 476; PATP
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
23
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 miles from Dale, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Forgedale Road
At end of road, turn left onto Forgedale Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Old Route 100
Turn left onto Old Route 100
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 100 / Route 100
Turn right onto PA 100 / Route 100
Navigation decision point
7
30.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.91 one way
$15.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.34
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(10.3 mi)
$1.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 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
1h 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
47.7 mi in 1h 22m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Mid-County Expressway.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Forgedale Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Forgedale Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Old Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (PA 100 / Route 100): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Dale, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp South and Broomall.
Patp South
19.8 mi in
|
~39m
Broomall
41.5 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.34 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Upper Darby, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Forgedale Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (Old Route 100): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (PA 100 / Route 100): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Upper Darby, PA before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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