Origin
Farrell, PA
Morning in Farrell on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farrell, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Drive Time
6h
Distance
350.3 mi
564 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
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6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farrell, PA
Mario Amé
Trip Overview
The drive from Farrell, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 350.3 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Roemer Boulevard, Indiana Avenue, Mercer Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.96 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
175.1 miles from Farrell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h drive with frequent turns across 350.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Roemer Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farrell, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roemer Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indiana Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mercer Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Council Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Roemer Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farrell, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Beechwood Avenue
98 ft
·
12 sec
·
Beechwood Avenue
2
Turn left onto Roemer Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Roemer Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Indiana Avenue
4
Turn right onto Mercer Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mercer Avenue
5
Turn left onto Council Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Council Street
6
Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway Avenue
7
Continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg
10
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76 East: Harrisburg
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
317 mi
·
5 hr 44 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 South: Chester
15
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
17
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
18
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
19
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
20
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
21
Arrive at your destination
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 175.1 miles from Farrell, PA, or about 3h into the drive.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.1 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 58m
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 Farrell, 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 Farrell, PA
This is one driving day of about 350.3 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farrell, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.1 mi from Farrell, PA · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.1 miles from Farrell, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Upper Darby, 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
$57.96 one way
$115.93 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $63.43 | $126.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $67.88 | $135.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.82 | $155.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.1 | 1 | $36.78 | $16.81 |
| Efficient EV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.65 | $14.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.1 | 1 | $49.04 | $22.42 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning in Upper Darby on Monday
Local time
11:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
175 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
25 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 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 Farrell, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 350.3 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roemer Boulevard, Indiana Avenue, Mercer Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.1 miles from Farrell, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.96 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farrell, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farrell, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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