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Trip from Donegal, PA to Upper Darby, PA

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Drive Time

4h 53m

Distance

255.8 mi

412 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 40m ★
6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Donegal, PA, PA

Donegal, PA

Dirk De Vlaminck

Trip Overview

This 255.8-mile journey from Donegal, PA, to Upper Darby, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 53 minutes of driving time. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 97% of the drive utilizing major interstates like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-76. Expect a fuel cost around $42 for this trip. Given the relatively short duration and highway nature, it's a straightforward drive without the need for an overnight stop. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within Pennsylvania, making it a convenient cross-state excursion.

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

127.9 miles from Donegal, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Prepare for a highway-focused experience, as 97% of this route consists of major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-76, offering a consistent driving pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers an impressive 236.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, allowing for long periods without needing to navigate complex interchanges. While this highway-centric profile means less variety in road type, it ensures an efficient and direct passage between your starting and ending points.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 236.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Fayette Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 255.8 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: near the start (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.6 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 | Fayette Street

Turn right onto Fayette Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward PATP, I 70, I 76

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
8
237.6 mi into trip | ~4h 20m 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
242.6 mi into trip | ~4h 28m 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
249.6 mi into trip | ~4h 38m 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.

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

Philadelphia

237.6 mi in | ~4h 20m | via I 76

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 236.3 mi 4h 17m
Mid-County Expressway 6.4 mi 8m
I 76 5.1 mi 7m
Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
West Chester Pike 2.5 mi 5m
Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
State Route 31 0.3 mi <1m
West Providence Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 236.3 mi, about 4h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Water Street

118 ft · 7 sec · Water Street
2

Turn right onto Fayette Street

204 ft · 13 sec · Fayette Street
3

Turn left onto PA 711

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Main Street
4

Turn right onto PA 31

0.3 mi · 30 sec · State Route 31
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 35 sec
7

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

236 mi · 4 hr 17 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road
16

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 53-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential rush hour congestion as you approach Upper Darby. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 236.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on that long stretch, as services can be spaced out on turnpikes. The estimated fuel cost is $42, so plan accordingly. This drive is well-suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure and arrival times.

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 127.9 miles from Donegal, PA, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.9 miles or 2h 20m 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 50m

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 Donegal, 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 Donegal, PA

This is one driving day of about 255.8 miles and 4h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Donegal, 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 236.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 127.9 mi from Donegal, PA · 2h 20m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

128 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

Cuba, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.9 miles from Donegal, 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 236.3 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.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 238.2
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 132.3
View on nps.gov
Flight 93 National Memorial

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 26.5
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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 255.8
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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 255.8
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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 ~32 min detour Free near mile 176.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.41 one way

$84.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $46.45 $92.89
premium $4.93 $49.61 $99.22
diesel $5.61 $56.48 $112.95

Estimated Tolls: $30.72

Pennsylvania Turnpike (236.3 mi) $30.72

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

$42

Tolls

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.7 0 $26.86 $12.28
Efficient EV 64 0 $22.38 $10.23
EV Truck/SUV 102.3 1 $35.81 $16.37

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 1 day ago

Origin

Donegal, PA

Late night in Donegal on Wednesday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Late night in Upper Darby on Wednesday

Local time

12:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

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

28 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

4h 53m 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 Donegal, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 255.8 miles and takes about 4h 53m 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 127.9 miles from Donegal, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.41 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 12 significant decision points across 255.8 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: near the start (Fayette Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.6 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 Donegal, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.

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