Origin
Irwin, PA
Late night in Irwin on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irwin, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 20m
Distance
279.8 mi
450 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 7m
★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Irwin, PA
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Trip Overview
This 279.8-mile drive from Irwin, PA, to Upper Darby, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes. The journey is primarily highway-focused, with 97% of the route utilizing major interstates like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-76. You can expect a fuel cost of around $46 for this trip. Given the relatively short duration and highway-centric nature, it's perfectly manageable as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel experience consistent throughout.
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
139.9 miles from Irwin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 97% of your travel occurring on high-speed interstates. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be your main companion for the longest stretch, a continuous 259.6-mile segment that minimizes the need for frequent exits. This means you'll be covering significant ground efficiently, with the Mid-County Expressway and I-76 also forming key parts of the journey. The drive's character remains consistent, offering a straightforward and direct path from point A to point B.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 259.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lombard Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 279.8 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: near the start (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 261.5 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 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lombard Street
Turn right onto Lombard Street
Navigation decision point
7
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
261.5 mi into trip
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~4h 47m in
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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
266.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 55m 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
273.6 mi into trip
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~5h 5m 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.
On the drive from Irwin, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Philadelphia
261.5 mi in
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~4h 47m
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via I 76
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 259.6 mi | 4h 42m |
| 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 |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Providence Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Darby Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 259.6 mi, about 4h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irwin, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on this road
202 ft
·
18 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Lombard Street
285 ft
·
19 sec
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Lombard Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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this road
Toward PATP, I 76
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 76; PATP
260 mi
·
4 hr 42 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 76
5.1 mi
·
7 min
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I 76
Exit 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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West Providence Road
16
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 20-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to bypass potential traffic, especially as you approach the Philadelphia area. With a longest stretch of 259.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan for your primary fuel and rest stop within that segment. While it's a comfortable one-day trip, the flexibility allows you to depart at your leisure. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spaced out on longer interstate stretches, and the estimated $46 fuel cost is a good benchmark for budgeting.
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 139.9 miles from Irwin, PA, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.6 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.9 miles or 2h 34m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Irwin, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Irwin, PA
This is one driving day of about 279.8 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Irwin, 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 259.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.9 mi from Irwin, PA · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
140 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139.9 miles from Irwin, 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 259.6 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
$46.39 one way
$92.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $50.80 | $101.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $54.26 | $108.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.78 | $123.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $33.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(259.6 mi)
$33.75
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
$46
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.9 | 1 | $29.38 | $13.43 |
| Efficient EV | 70 | 0 | $24.48 | $11.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.9 | 1 | $39.17 | $17.91 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Wednesday
Local time
1:32 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
25 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 20m 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 Irwin, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 279.8 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mid-County Expressway, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.9 miles from Irwin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.39 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 13 significant decision points across 279.8 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: near the start (Lombard Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 261.5 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Irwin, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
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