Origin
Kulpmont, PA
Afternoon in Kulpmont on Thursday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kulpmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
116.5 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
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6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Kulpmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 116.5 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chestnut Street, South 6th Street, Brennans Farm Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.2 miles from Kulpmont, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 116.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 116.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kulpmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kulpmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| South 6th Street | — | — |
| Brennans Farm Road | — | — |
| Locust Gap Highway | — | — |
| Fairgrounds Road | — | — |
| Sunbury Road | — | — |
| Sunbury Street | — | — |
| Pottsville Minersville Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chestnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kulpmont, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on South 9th Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 9th Street
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South 6th Street
4
Continue on Brennans Farm Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Brennans Farm Road
5
Turn right onto Locust Gap Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
6
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
7
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
8
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
9
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
10
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
11
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
12
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
13
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
14
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
15
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
16
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
18
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
20
Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 476 South: Philadelphia
22
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
23
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
24
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
25
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
27
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
28
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
29
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
30
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.2 miles from Kulpmont, PA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
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 Kulpmont, 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 Kulpmont, PA
This is one driving day of about 116.5 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Kulpmont, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.2 mi from Kulpmont, PA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Kulpmont, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Upper Darby, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.31 one way
$38.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.15 | $42.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.59 | $45.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.72 | $51.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.23 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.46 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
58 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
20 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
2h 26m 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 Kulpmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 116.5 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Street, South 6th Street, Brennans Farm Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.2 miles from Kulpmont, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.31 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.
The drive from Kulpmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kulpmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kulpmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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