Origin
Fairmount, PA
Late night in Fairmount on Friday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmount, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
53 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmount, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 53-mile drive from Fairmount, PA to Upper Darby, PA takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip entirely within Pennsylvania, making it an easy day trip, even with a modest $9 fuel cost. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, including stretches of the Kennett-Oxford Bypass and East Baltimore Pike. Given the relatively short duration and the nature of the route, it's designed for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility without the need for an overnight stop. The overall feel is that of a typical local commute rather than a grand scenic journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 53 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.2 miles along the Kennett-Oxford Bypass. You'll be working with main roads like East Baltimore Pike and the Media Bypass, which means you'll be interacting with local traffic and traffic signals frequently. The road's personality is consistent throughout, offering a steady pace of local driving without significant shifts in terrain or road type. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising, but rather for methodical navigation through Pennsylvania communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 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 Little Britain Road North.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53 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 (Little Britain Road North): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (PA 272 / Nottingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Little Britain Road North
Turn left onto Little Britain Road North
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 272 / Nottingham Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 272 / Nottingham Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 1 / Media Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Media Bypass toward US 1 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
5
48.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 20.2 mi | 27m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 15.3 mi | 27m |
| Media Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Nottingham Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Christine Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Little Britain Road North | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 20.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Fairmount Road
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fairmount Road
2
Turn left onto Little Britain Road North
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Little Britain Road North
3
Turn left onto Green Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Lane
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 272
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Nottingham Road
5
Continue on PA 272
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Christine Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Christine Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Merge onto US 1
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
15 mi
·
27 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Media Bypass
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
196 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Springfield Road
14
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
15
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
16
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Fairmount, PA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Fairmount, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
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
1h 26m 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 Fairmount, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 53 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, East Baltimore Pike, Media Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 miles from Fairmount, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.79 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 53 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 (Little Britain Road North): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (PA 272 / Nottingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairmount, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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