Origin
Lawrence Park, PA
Evening in Lawrence Park on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrence Park, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
7h 59m
Distance
424.1 mi
682 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 51m
★
6 AM
7h 59m
8 AM
8h 17m
10 AM
8h 5m
12 PM
8h 4m
3 PM
8h 6m
5 PM
8h 16m
8 PM
7h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrence Park, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 424.1 miles and takes about 7h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Lake Road, Franklin Avenue, East 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
212 miles from Lawrence Park, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 59m drive with frequent turns across 424.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lake Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lake Road | — | — |
| Franklin Avenue | — | — |
| East 12th Street | — | — |
| Greengarden Boulevard | — | — |
| West Bayfront Parkway | — | — |
| Raymond P Shafer Highway | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Lake Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence Park, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Lawrence Parkway
341 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lawrence Parkway
2
Turn left onto East Lake Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lake Road
3
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Avenue
4
Turn right onto East 12th Street
4.8 mi
·
10 min
·
East 12th Street
5
Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Greengarden Boulevard
6
Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Bayfront Parkway
7
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
67 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Raymond P Shafer Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 80 East: Clarion
9
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi
·
4 hr 38 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
11
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 476 South: Allentown
13
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
18
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
19
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
20
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
21
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 212 miles from Lawrence Park, PA, or about 3h 59m 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 93 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 212 miles or 3h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 51m
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 Lawrence Park, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawrence Park, PA
This is one driving day of about 424.1 miles and 7h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 93 miles from Lawrence Park, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 212 mi from Lawrence Park, PA · 3h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
212 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
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
$70.31 one way
$140.62 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
148 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $77.01 | $154.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $82.25 | $164.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $93.64 | $187.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 148.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 127.2 | 1 | $44.53 | $20.36 |
| Efficient EV | 106 | 1 | $37.11 | $16.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 169.6 | 2 | $59.37 | $27.14 |
Gas CO2
148 kg
EV CO2
50 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
Evening in Upper Darby on Wednesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Cuba, NY
212 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
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
7h 59m 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 Lawrence Park, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 424.1 miles and takes about 7h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lake Road, Franklin Avenue, East 12th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 212 miles from Lawrence Park, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.31 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lawrence Park, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lawrence Park, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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