Trip from Greenfield, 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

5h 47m

Distance

300.4 mi

484 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 35m ★

6 AM

5h 48m

8 AM

6h 14m

10 AM

5h 57m

12 PM

5h 54m

3 PM

5h 58m

5 PM

6h 13m

8 PM

5h 40m

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

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Greenfield, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenfield, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 300.4 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Mid-County Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 270.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.80 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

150.2 miles from Greenfield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	270.5 mi	4h 54m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East	10 mi	13m
Mid-County Expressway	6.4 mi	8m
I 76	5.1 mi	7m
Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
West Chester Pike	2.5 mi	5m
West Providence Road	0.3 mi	<1m
Beechwood Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 270.5 mi, about 4h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Alma Street

16 ft · 2 sec · Alma Street

Turn right onto Stanley Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Stanley Street

Turn right onto Kaercher Street

353 ft · 14 sec · Kaercher Street

Turn right onto Greenfield Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Greenfield Avenue

Turn left onto Winterburn Avenue

304 ft · 13 sec · Winterburn Avenue

Turn right onto Alger Street

353 ft · 16 sec · Alger Street

Continue on Beechwood Boulevard

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Beechwood Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30

10 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 85 Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · this road

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

271 mi · 4 hr 54 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

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 150.2 miles from Greenfield, PA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 270.5 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 66 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150.2 miles or 2h 50m 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 35m

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 Greenfield, 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 Greenfield, PA

This is one driving day of about 300.4 miles and 5h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Greenfield, 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 270.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

150 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

Johnstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chambersburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.2 miles from Greenfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 270.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.6 mi

Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1.4 mi

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.5

Irwin, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17243824335

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14126214444

Visit website

Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14129988888

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14124611469

Visit website

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5:30 pm–2 am

+14123816199

Visit website

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Homestead, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+14124619169

Visit website

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+14123812583

Visit website

Pasha | Mediterranean Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14126887415

Visit website

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.4

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 64.4

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 64.4

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 279

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 294.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.9 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 376 East: Monroeville

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 376 East: Monroeville

11.5 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg

282.2 mi into trip | ~5h 14m 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

287.3 mi into trip | ~5h 22m 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

294.3 mi into trip | ~5h 32m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.80 one way

$99.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$54.55	$109.09
premium	$4.93	$58.26	$116.52
diesel	$5.61	$66.32	$132.65

Estimated Tolls: $35.17

Pennsylvania Turnpike (270.5 mi) $35.17

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

$50

Tolls

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$110–$135

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.1	1	$31.54	$14.42
Efficient EV	75.1	0	$26.28	$12.02
EV Truck/SUV	120.2	1	$42.06	$19.23

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenfield, PA

Afternoon in Greenfield on Saturday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Afternoon in Upper Darby on Saturday

Local time

1:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

150 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

26 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

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 227.9

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

300.4 mi in 5h 47m, mostly highway — 270.5 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 270.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 300.4 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 0.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 282.2 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Greenfield, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.

Philadelphia

282.2 mi in | ~5h 14m | via I 76

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 47m. Total distance: 300.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 270.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $35.17 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Upper Darby, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Upper Darby, PA before the return drive.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Acapulco | Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Cambod-Ican Kitchen Restaurant

Babylon Restaurant and Bar

Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar

Pasha | Mediterranean Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Wharton Esherick Museum

Arnold's Family Fun Center

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

Heuser Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Greenfield, PA

Upper Darby, PA

Same local time

26 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 47m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Flight 93 National Memorial

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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