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Trip from Forest Hills, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

84.1 mi

135 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 11m

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

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Downtown Forest Hills, PA, PA

Forest Hills, PA

Vladimir Srajber

Trip Overview

The drive from Forest Hills, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 84.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kennett-Oxford Bypass, East Baltimore Pike, Delta Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.94 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.

Midpoint

42 miles from Forest Hills, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 84.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 84.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 17.2 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Oakwood Drive.

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 84.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (Oakwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 24 / Winterstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 42.5 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Oakwood Drive

Turn right onto Oakwood Drive

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 24 / Winterstown Road

Turn right onto PA 24 / Winterstown Road

Navigation decision point

5
42.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m 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
75.1 mi into trip | ~1h 59m 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
79.9 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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 17.2 mi 23m
East Baltimore Pike 15.3 mi 27m
Delta Road 13.6 mi 22m
Holtwood Road 9.6 mi 13m
Kirkwood Pike 8.9 mi 12m
Media Bypass 4.1 mi 5m
Buck Road 3.3 mi 5m
West Lancaster Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Kennett-Oxford Bypass — 17.2 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Forest Hills Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Forest Hills Road
2

Turn right onto Oakwood Drive

352 ft · 16 sec · Oakwood Drive
3

Turn right onto PA 24

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Winterstown Road
4

Continue on Springvale Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Springvale Road
Use the straight lane.
5

At end of road, turn right onto PA 74

14 mi · 22 min · Delta Road
6

Turn left onto PA 372

9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
7

Continue on Friendly Drive

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Friendly Drive
8

Continue on PA 372

3.3 mi · 5 min · Buck Road
9

Continue on PA 372

0.9 mi · 2 min · West State Street
10

Turn right onto PA 472

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lime Street
11

Continue on PA 472

8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike
12

Continue on PA 472

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
14

Merge onto US 1

17 mi · 23 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 1

15 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

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.
17

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Road
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit

196 ft · 6 sec
Use the right lane.
19

Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Springfield Road
20

Continue on North Springfield Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Springfield Road
21

Turn left onto East Providence Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Providence Road
22

Arrive at destination

West Providence 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 42 miles from Forest Hills, PA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 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 19 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 53m

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 Forest Hills, 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 Forest Hills, PA

This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Forest Hills, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 17.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42 mi from Forest Hills, PA · 1h 7m into the drive

Downtown Pine Grove, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pine Grove, PA

42 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

Conestoga, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oxford, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42 miles from Forest Hills, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 66.7
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 84.1
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 84.1
View on nps.gov
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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 78.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.94 one way

$27.89 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.27 $30.54
premium $4.93 $16.31 $32.62
diesel $5.61 $18.57 $37.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.2 0 $8.83 $4.04
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.36 $3.36
EV Truck/SUV 33.6 0 $11.77 $5.38

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Forest Hills, PA

Late night in Forest Hills on Saturday

Local time

1:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Late night in Upper Darby on Saturday

Local time

1:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

2 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

2h 16m 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 Forest Hills, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 84.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m 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, Delta Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42 miles from Forest Hills, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.94 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 84.1 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 0.1 miles (Oakwood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (PA 24 / Winterstown Road): Navigation decision point; at 42.5 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Forest Hills, 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.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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