This 300.2-mile drive from Kittanning, PA to Upper Darby, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey best tackled in a single day. Expect to spend around 6 hours on the road, with an estimated fuel cost of $50. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-99, and US 422, making it a familiar and efficient path for many drivers. Given its duration and highway nature, this trip is well-suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a practical choice for moving between points within the Northeast region.
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
150.1 miles from Kittanning, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 3m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 300.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
You'll experience an 81% highway share on this drive, emphasizing efficiency and speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 181 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of I-99 and US 422 can introduce slight variations in scenery and traffic patterns as you progress. Overall, anticipate a drive characterized by its high-speed segments and clear directional guidance, minimizing complex navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 181 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 300.2 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 54.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282 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 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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54.4 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Turn left toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
6
71.6 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
8
282 mi into trip|~5h 26m 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
7
287 mi into trip|~5h 34m 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
294 mi into trip|~5h 45m 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 Kittanning, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Bedford
71.1 mi in|~1h 36m
Pittsburgh
99.2 mi in|~2h 6m
Harrisburg
99.2 mi in|~2h 6m
Patp: Pittsburgh
100.3 mi in|~2h 9m
Philadelphia
282 mi in|~5h 26m|via I 76
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
3h 16m
I 99
27.2 mi
29m
US 422
24.7 mi
31m
Indiana Road
19.5 mi
26m
William Penn Highway
16.4 mi
19m
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
8m
Benjamin Franklin Highway
6.2 mi
9m
I 76
5.1 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 181 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kittanning, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on North Jefferson Street
0.2 mi·49 sec·North Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto Market Street
411 ft·18 sec·Market Street
3
Turn left onto US 422 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·South Water Street
4
Turn left onto US 422 Business
20 mi·26 min·Indiana Road
5
Continue on US 422; PA 56
6.2 mi·7 min·US 422; PA 56
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 422; PA 286 Truck
18 mi·23 min·US 422; PA 286 Truck
7
Continue on US 422; PA 271
6.2 mi·9 min·Benjamin Franklin Highway
8
Continue on US 422
1.6 mi·2 min·Ben Franklin Highway
9
Continue on West High Street
0.7 mi·1 min·West High Street
10
Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Rowena Drive
11
Merge onto Admiral Peary Highway
0.2 mi·28 sec·Admiral Peary Highway
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
12
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 22 East: HollidaysburgUse the left lane.
13
Merge onto US 22
16 mi·19 min·William Penn Highway
14
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·45 sec·this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
16
Merge onto I 99; US 220
27 mi·29 min·I 99; US 220
17
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
18
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft·8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
19
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi·26 sec·Business 220
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
22
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
181 mi·3 hr 16 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit onto I 76
5.1 mi·7 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
24
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331AToward I 476 South: ChesterUse the slight right lane.
25
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi·8 min·Mid-County Expressway
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
27
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Providence Road
31
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and potentially avoid heavier traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to break. The longest stretch of 181 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you can cover a lot of ground between opportunities for a break, so plan your refueling accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer highway segments. This route is designed for a single-day push, so focus on staying alert and enjoying the straightforward journey.
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 150.1 miles from Kittanning, PA, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.1 miles or 3h 3m 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 48m
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 Kittanning, 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 Kittanning, PA
This is one driving day of about 300.2 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Kittanning, 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 181 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.1 mi from Kittanning, PA
· 3h 3m into the drive
The midpoint is around 150.1 miles from Kittanning, 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 181 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 279.5
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 300.2
The South Fork Dam failed on Friday, May 31, 1889, and unleashed 20,000,000 tons of water that devastated Johnstown, PA. The flood killed 2,209 people but it brought the nation and the world together...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 51.8
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 227.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.77 one way
$99.54 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$54.51
$109.02
premium
$4.93
$58.22
$116.44
diesel
$5.61
$66.28
$132.56
Estimated Tolls: $23.54
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(181 mi)$23.54
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
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105 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
$31.52
$14.41
Efficient EV
75.1
0
$26.27
$12.01
EV Truck/SUV
120.1
1
$42.03
$19.21
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
Kittanning, PA
Morning
in Kittanning on Friday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning
in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
11:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°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
18 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 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 Kittanning, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 300.2 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, US 422. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.1 miles from Kittanning, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.77 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 300.2 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: at 54.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kittanning, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Independence National Historical Park. There are 6 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.
