Origin
Germany, PA
Evening in Germany on Thursday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Germany, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
254.5 mi
410 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
★
6 AM
5h 18m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Germany, PA
Paul Scheelen
Trip Overview
This 254.5-mile drive from Germany, PA to Upper Darby, PA, will take you about 5 hours and 17 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused route, it's perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You can expect to spend around $42 on fuel for this journey. The main roads you'll be on are the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Quaker Valley Road, and Clear Shade Drive. This trip stays within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward transit through Pennsylvania. It's a practical option if you need to cover ground efficiently.
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
127.3 miles from Germany, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 17m. Total distance: 254.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for 77% of this 254.5-mile journey. The majority of your time will be spent on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 181 miles. This means you'll encounter consistent speeds and a predictable driving environment for much of the trip. As you transition to roads like Quaker Valley Road and Clear Shade Drive, the character might shift slightly, but the overall profile remains dominated by faster-paced travel. It's a route designed for covering distance with relative ease.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 181 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Quaker Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.6 miles in near PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 254.5 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: at 17.6 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 54.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 236.3 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 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
236.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 44m 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
241.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 51m 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
248.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 2m 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.
Between Germany, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh
53.5 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Harrisburg
53.5 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Patp: Pittsburgh
54.7 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Philadelphia
236.3 mi in
|
~4h 44m
|
via I 76
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 181 mi | 3h 16m |
| Quaker Valley Road | 14.2 mi | 20m |
| Clear Shade Drive | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| Cramer Pike | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| I 76 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| William Penn Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Scalp Avenue | 3.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 181 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germany, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on PA 259
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 259
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
3
Turn right onto US 22
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
William Penn Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
5
Turn right onto PA 403
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Cramer Pike
6
Continue on PA 403
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Avenue
7
Turn left onto Iron Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Iron Street
8
Turn right onto 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
4th Avenue
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 56; PA 403
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Broad Street
10
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
11
Continue on PA 56; PA 403
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Johns Street
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
13
At end of road, turn left onto Bedford Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Bedford Street
14
Continue on Scalp Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Scalp Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto Scalp Avenue
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
Scalp Avenue
16
Continue on Scalp Avenue
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Scalp Avenue
17
Continue on PA 56
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Clear Shade Drive
18
Continue on PA 56
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Quaker Valley Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
20
Merge onto I 99; US 220
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 99; US 220
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
22
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
23
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
26
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
181 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
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.
28
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
Use the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
32
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
33
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
34
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
35
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 17-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and potentially avoid heavier traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 181 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. The fuel cost is estimated at $42, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Germany, PA. Since this is a single-day trip, be mindful of fatigue, especially during the longer highway segments on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. A practical tip: download offline maps, as cell service can be spotty on some stretches of the Turnpike.
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 127.3 miles from Germany, PA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181 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 56 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.3 miles or 2h 45m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Germany, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Germany, PA
This is one driving day of about 254.5 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Germany, 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 181 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.3 mi from Germany, PA · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.3 miles from Germany, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.19 one way
$84.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $46.21 | $92.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $49.36 | $98.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.19 | $112.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $23.54
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(181 mi)
$23.54
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
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89 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 | 76.4 | 0 | $26.72 | $12.22 |
| Efficient EV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.27 | $10.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.8 | 1 | $35.63 | $16.29 |
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.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Evening in Upper Darby on Thursday
Local time
6:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
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
5h 17m 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 Germany, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 254.5 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Quaker Valley Road, Clear Shade Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 127.3 miles from Germany, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.19 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 24 significant decision points across 254.5 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: at 17.6 miles (PA 56; PA 403 / Broad Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 54.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 236.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Germany, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
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