Origin
Green Tree, PA
Afternoon in Green Tree on Saturday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Tree, 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
32m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Tree, PA
Nothing Ahead
Trip Overview
The drive from Green Tree, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Darby Paoli Road, West Springfield Road, Sproul Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Darby Paoli Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Darby Paoli Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Sproul Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Newtown Street Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Chester Pike | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Darby Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Darby Paoli Road
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Tree, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Paoli Pike
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paoli Pike
2
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
3
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
4
Turn right onto PA 252
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
5
Continue on PA 252
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
6
Turn left onto PA 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on PA 320
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto West Springfield Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
11
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
12
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue
Merge onto US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Darby Road
Turn right onto Darby Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 252 / Darby Paoli Road
Turn right onto PA 252 / Darby Paoli Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn left onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West Springfield Road
Keep slight left at fork onto West Springfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.08 | $6.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
3:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
30 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
15.9 mi in 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Darby Paoli Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 15.9 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.5 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.7 miles (Darby Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (PA 252 / Darby Paoli Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Darby Paoli Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 30 / West Lancaster Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.7 miles (Darby Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (PA 252 / Darby Paoli Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Upper Darby, PA before heading back.
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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