Trip from Girard, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Drive Time

6h 40m

Distance

395.8 mi

637 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 29m ★

6 AM

6h 41m

8 AM

7h 4m

10 AM

6h 49m

12 PM

6h 46m

3 PM

6h 50m

5 PM

7h 3m

8 PM

6h 33m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Girard, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 395.8 miles and takes about 6h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Walnut Street, Tannery Road, Beckman Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.49 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

197.9 miles from Girard, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 40m drive with frequent turns across 395.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Walnut Street 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 40m, 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 Girard, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Walnut Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Tannery Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Beckman Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keefer Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Luther Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Avonia Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
PA-98	Unavailable	Refreshing
Falls Road	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Walnut Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Main Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto Walnut Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Walnut Street

Continue on Tannery Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Tannery Road

Turn right onto Beckman Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Beckman Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Keefer Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Keefer Road

Turn left onto Luther Road

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Luther Road

Turn right onto Avonia Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Avonia Road

Continue on PA-98

0.6 mi · 1 min · PA-98

Continue on Falls Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Falls Road

Keep slight left to continue on PA-98

5.6 mi · 7 min · PA-98

Turn left onto Route 6N

2.5 mi · 3 min · Route 6N

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Merge slight left

49 mi · 52 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 80 East: Clarion

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 4 hr 38 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 476 South: Allentown

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

0.3 mi · 59 sec · PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

Turn left onto West Chester Pike

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

472 ft · 16 sec · Darby Road

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road

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 197.9 miles from Girard, PA, or about 3h 20m 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 87 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 197.9 miles or 3h 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 5h 39m

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 Girard, 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 Girard, PA

This is one driving day of about 395.8 miles and 6h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Girard, 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 197.9 mi from Girard, PA · 3h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hornell, NY

198 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

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 197.9 miles from Girard, 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

$65.49 one way

$130.99 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$71.66	$143.33
premium	$4.92	$76.70	$153.40
diesel	$5.64	$87.93	$175.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	118.7	1	$41.56	$19.00
Efficient EV	99	1	$34.63	$15.83
EV Truck/SUV	158.3	1	$55.41	$25.33

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Girard, PA

Morning in Girard on Monday

Local time

11:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Morning in Upper Darby on Monday

Local time

11:27 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

32 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 40m 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 Girard, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 395.8 miles and takes about 6h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Walnut Street, Tannery Road, Beckman Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 197.9 miles from Girard, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.49 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 40m, 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 Girard, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Girard, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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