Trip from Darlington, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mid-County Expressway, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 170 miles from Darlington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Drive Time

6h 27m

Distance

340 mi

547 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

30 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 16m ★

6 AM

6h 28m

8 AM

6h 53m

10 AM

6h 37m

12 PM

6h 34m

3 PM

6h 38m

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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Darlington, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 340 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mid-County Expressway, I 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 314.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.26 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

170 miles from Darlington, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 27m highway drive covering 340 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 314.2 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 17 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 314.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 168; PA 551 / Market Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 340 miles you will encounter 12 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 (PA 168; PA 551 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 321.7 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 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 168; PA 551 / Market Street

Turn left onto PA 168; PA 551 / Market Street

Navigation decision point

5

5.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard

Navigation decision point

8

321.7 mi into trip | ~5h 54m 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

326.8 mi into trip | ~6h 2m 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

333.8 mi into trip | ~6h 12m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Darlington, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.

Philadelphia

321.7 mi in | ~5h 54m | via I 76

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	314.2 mi	5h 41m
Mid-County Expressway	6.4 mi	8m
I 76	5.1 mi	7m
Wallace Run Road	5 mi	8m
Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
West Chester Pike	2.5 mi	5m
Big Beaver Boulevard	1.8 mi	2m
Darlington Road	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 314.2 mi, about 5h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Darlington, PA and Upper Darby, PA.

1

Start on PA 168

157 ft · 8 sec · 2nd Street

2

Turn left onto PA 168; PA 551

340 ft · 6 sec · Market Street

3

Continue on PA 168; PA 551

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Darlington Road

4

Turn left onto PA 551

5.0 mi · 8 min · Wallace Run Road

5

Continue on PA 551

0.1 mi · 19 sec · 49th Street

6

At end of road, turn left onto PA 18

1.8 mi · 2 min · Big Beaver Boulevard

7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 76

8

Merge onto I 76; PATP

314 mi · 5 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Take the exit onto I 76

5.1 mi · 7 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.

11

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway

12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.

13

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

14

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road

Use the right lane.

15

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Use the straight lane.

16

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road

17

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

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 170 miles from Darlington, PA, or about 3h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 314.2 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 170 miles or 3h 9m 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 9m

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 Darlington, 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 Darlington, PA

This is one driving day of about 340 miles and 6h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Darlington, 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 314.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 170 mi from Darlington, PA · 3h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

170 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170 miles from Darlington, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 314.2 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 222.7

View on nps.gov

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 316.5

View on nps.gov

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 117.2

View on nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $1 near mile 340

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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 340

View on nps.gov

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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 ~34 min detour Free near mile 257.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.26 one way

$112.52 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$61.56	$123.12
premium	$4.92	$65.89	$131.77
diesel	$5.64	$75.54	$151.07

Estimated Tolls: $40.85

Pennsylvania Turnpike (314.2 mi) $40.85

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

$56

Tolls

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$122–$147

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 119 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Pittsburgh, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Cranberry Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Cranberry Township, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Franklin Park, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz Pittsburgh #619

Pittsburgh, PA

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

Residence Inn Cranberry Township - Tesla Supercharger

Cranberry, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

GetGo Gas Station - Tesla Supercharger

Monroeville, PA

Tesla

6 DCFC

Walnut - Penn Place

Monroeville, PA

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Sheetz 133 (Cranberry Township, PA)

Cranberry Township, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 19 Tesla: 5 Non-Networked: 2 eVgo Network: 2 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	102	1	$35.70	$16.32
Efficient EV	85	0	$29.75	$13.60
EV Truck/SUV	136	1	$47.60	$21.76

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Darlington, PA

Morning in Darlington on Monday

Local time

9:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Morning in Upper Darby on Monday

Local time

9:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

170 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

18 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

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 Darlington, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 340 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mid-County Expressway, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 170 miles from Darlington, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.26 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 340 miles you will encounter 12 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 (PA 168; PA 551 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (PA 18 / Big Beaver Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 321.7 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Darlington, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.

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Trip from Darlington, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Upper Darby, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Flight 93 National Memorial

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Darlington, PA

Upper Darby, PA

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 27m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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