This 256.9-mile journey from Latrobe to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 24 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, and Mid-County Expressway, with a significant 75% of the drive being on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $43, this route is an efficient way to cover the distance. It's a straightforward drive, making it a manageable option if you're looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent.
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
128.5 miles from Latrobe, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 24m. Total distance: 256.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with a substantial 75% of the 256.9 miles on high-speed roads. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be your main companion for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 181 miles, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is largely highway, you will transition onto roads like the Lincoln Highway and Mid-County Expressway, which may offer a slightly different driving experience as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground steadily.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 Lincoln Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57.1 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 256.9 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 57.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.7 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 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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57.1 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the ramp toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
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57.2 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
238.7 mi into trip|~4h 51m 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
243.7 mi into trip|~4h 59m 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
250.7 mi into trip|~5h 9m 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 Latrobe, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
Patp: Pittsburgh
57.1 mi in|~1h 34m
Harrisburg
57.1 mi in|~1h 34m
Philadelphia
238.7 mi in|~4h 51m|via I 76
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi
3h 16m
Lincoln Highway
50.7 mi
1h 18m
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 Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
West Pitt Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 181 mi, about 3h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Latrobe, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on PA 981
173 ft·4 sec·Industrial Boulevard
2
Turn left onto PA 981
1.4 mi·3 min·Lincoln Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 982
0.2 mi·25 sec·Hillview Avenue
4
Continue on PA 982
0.9 mi·1 min·Eaton Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
6
Merge onto US 30
19 mi·30 min·Lincoln Highway
7
Continue on US 30
1.3 mi·2 min·West Pitt Street
8
Continue on US 30
25 mi·38 min·Lincoln Highway
9
Continue on US 30
0.8 mi·1 min·Pitt Street
10
Continue on US 30
6.0 mi·8 min·Lincoln Highway
11
Turn left onto Country Ridge Road
0.3 mi·49 sec·Country Ridge Road
12
Turn right onto Weber Lane
1.0 mi·3 min·Weber Lane
13
Turn left onto US 220 BUS
0.3 mi·45 sec·Business 220
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
16
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
181 mi·3 hr 16 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331AToward I 476 South: ChesterUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi·8 min·Mid-County Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Providence Road
25
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 24-minute duration, this drive is best tackled in one day. Consider an early morning departure from Latrobe to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour congestion as you near Upper Darby. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your timing, but remember to factor in the $43 fuel cost and plan for at least one restroom break. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye on your GPS as you transition off the Pennsylvania Turnpike onto the Mid-County Expressway, as this can be a busy interchange.
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 128.5 miles from Latrobe, PA, or about 2h 52m 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 57 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.5 miles or 2h 52m 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 21m
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 Latrobe, 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 Latrobe, PA
This is one driving day of about 256.9 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Latrobe, 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 128.5 mi from Latrobe, PA
· 2h 52m into the drive
The midpoint is around 128.5 miles from Latrobe, 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.
Flight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 239.2
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 141.7
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 256.9
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 177.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.33 one way
$82.65 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$46.52
$93.03
premium
$4.95
$50.11
$100.21
diesel
$5.98
$60.48
$120.97
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
$41
Tolls
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.1
0
$26.97
$12.33
Efficient EV
64.2
0
$22.48
$10.28
EV Truck/SUV
102.8
1
$35.97
$16.44
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Latrobe, PA
Evening
in Latrobe on Friday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Evening
in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
16 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 24m 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 Latrobe, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 256.9 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, Mid-County Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.5 miles from Latrobe, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.33 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 16 significant decision points across 256.9 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 57.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.7 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Latrobe, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Flight 93 National Memorial, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
