Origin
Darby, PA
Late night in Darby on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Darby, PA to Bridgewater, PA
Data updated 8 minutes ago
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
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6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Darby, PA
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Bridgewater, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Darby, PA to Bridgewater, PA covers 9.8 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chester Pike, Delaware Expressway, Upland Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on Chester Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.62 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.9 miles from Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 9.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chester Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chester Pike): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Chester Pike
Turn left onto Chester Pike
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
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~11m in
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South Stewart Avenue
Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
6.9 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
7
7.1 mi into trip
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~14m in
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Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Pike | 4.7 mi | 10m |
| Delaware Expressway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Upland Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bridgewater Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 14th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Pike
— 4.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darby, PA and Bridgewater, PA.
1
Start on Ridge Avenue
47 ft
·
4 sec
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Ridge Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn left onto Chester Pike
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chester Pike
4
Continue on US 13
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Chester Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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South Stewart Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: Chester
7
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
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1 min
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Delaware Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 6
Toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
453 ft
·
12 sec
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Chestnut Street
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right
133 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn straight onto Walnut Street
202 ft
·
5 sec
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Walnut Street
12
Turn left onto East 14th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 14th Street
13
Continue on Upland Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Upland Avenue
14
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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6th Street
15
Continue on Bridgewater Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridgewater Road
16
Continue on Bridgewater Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bridgewater Road
17
Arrive at destination
Bridgewater Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.9 miles from Darby, PA, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 9.8 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgewater, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Darby, 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 Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 9.8 miles and 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Chester Pike for about 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Darby, PA · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bridgewater, PA
The final approach into Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater, 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
$1.62 one way
$3.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Bridgewater, PA
Late night in Bridgewater on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 to 10 mph
5% chance
Live 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Darby, PA to Bridgewater, PA covers 9.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chester Pike, Delaware Expressway, Upland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Darby, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chester Pike): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Darby, PA to Bridgewater, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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