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Trip from Hokendauqua, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

63.7 mi

102 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

Downtown Hokendauqua, PA, PA

Hokendauqua, PA

Acres of Film

Trip Overview

Hokendauqua, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and others, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is best suited for a single-day journey. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on major roadways, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 76% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 37.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. The route also incorporates segments of the Mid-County Expressway and Lehigh Valley Thruway, maintaining a high-speed character for most of the trip. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes direct travel over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 37.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

6
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg
7
8.2 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton
7
8.9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
7
46.4 mi into trip | ~56m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
57.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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 Hokendauqua, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Scranton and Broomall.

Patp

8.2 mi in | ~14m

Scranton

8.2 mi in | ~14m

Broomall

57.5 mi in | ~1h 11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 37.4 mi 40m
Mid-County Expressway 10.8 mi 14m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 4.8 mi 6m
Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
West Chester Pike 2.5 mi 5m
MacArthur Road 2 mi 4m
Lehigh Street 0.8 mi 1m
North 3rd Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 37.4 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · North 3rd Street
2

Turn right onto Lehigh Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto PA 145

2.0 mi · 4 min · MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward US 22 West: Harrisburg Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto US 22

4.8 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward PATP, I 476 Toll: Philadelphia, Scranton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 476; PATP

37 mi · 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
11

Continue on I 476

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road
17

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.8 mi from Hokendauqua, PA · 41m into the drive

county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norristown, PA

32 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

Macungie, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harleysville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from Hokendauqua, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.56 one way

$21.12 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.57 $23.13
premium $4.93 $12.35 $24.71
diesel $5.61 $14.06 $28.13

Estimated Tolls: $5.21

Pennsylvania Turnpike (37.4 mi) $4.87
Lehigh Valley Thruway (4.8 mi) $0.34

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$5

Total

$16

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.57 $2.55
EV Truck/SUV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Hokendauqua, PA

Evening in Hokendauqua on Friday

Local time

5:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Evening in Upper Darby on Friday

Local time

5:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

3 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

1h 27m 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 Hokendauqua, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.8 miles from Hokendauqua, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.56 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 63.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Hokendauqua, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Scranton and Broomall.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge 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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