Trip from Leechburg, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 56m

Distance

302.3 mi

487 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 43m ★

6 AM

5h 56m

8 AM

6h 22m

10 AM

6h 5m

12 PM

6h 3m

3 PM

6h 6m

5 PM

6h 21m

8 PM

5h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Leechburg, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Leechburg, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 302.3 miles and takes about 5h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass, State Route 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 252 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.12 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

151.2 miles from Leechburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 56m highway drive covering 302.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. The longest continuous stretch is about 252 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 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 252 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 302.3 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 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284.1 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 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

30.7 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 0B Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

31.2 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pitts...

284.1 mi into trip | ~5h 22m 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

289.2 mi into trip | ~5h 30m 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

296.1 mi into trip | ~5h 40m 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 Leechburg, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Patp: New Stanton

30.7 mi in | ~44m

Patp: Harrisburg

31.2 mi in | ~45m

Pittsburgh

31.2 mi in | ~45m

Philadelphia

284.1 mi in | ~5h 22m | via I 76

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	252 mi	4h 34m
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass	12.2 mi	13m
State Route 66	12.1 mi	19m
Mid-County Expressway	6.4 mi	8m
I 76	5.1 mi	7m
PA 356	4.2 mi	7m
Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
West Chester Pike	2.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 252 mi, about 4h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leechburg, PA and Upper Darby, PA.

Start on Diamond Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Diamond Avenue

Turn slight left onto PA 66

331 ft · 5 sec · 3rd Street

Continue on State Route 4093

0.1 mi · 12 sec · State Route 4093

Continue on South Leechburg Hill Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Leechburg Hill Road

Turn left onto PA 56

0.9 mi · 1 min · PA 56

Turn right onto Towne Center Drive

448 ft · 15 sec · Towne Center Drive

At end of road, turn left onto PA 356

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 356

Enter roundabout onto PA 356

42 ft · 0 sec · PA 356

Continue on PA 356

3.5 mi · 5 min · PA 356

Continue on PA 66

12 mi · 19 min · State Route 66

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA Tpke 66

12 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 0B Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 70 West: New Stanton

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 70

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70

Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

252 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 76

5.1 mi · 7 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

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 151.2 miles from Leechburg, PA, or about 2h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252 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 67 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 151.2 miles or 2h 57m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Leechburg, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Leechburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 302.3 miles and 5h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Leechburg, 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 252 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 151.2 mi from Leechburg, PA · 2h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

151 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

Cumberland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 151.2 miles from Leechburg, 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 252 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

$50.12 one way

$100.24 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$54.89	$109.78
premium	$4.93	$58.63	$117.25
diesel	$5.61	$66.74	$133.49

Estimated Tolls: $33.62

Pennsylvania Turnpike (252 mi) $32.77

Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass (12.2 mi) $0.85

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

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$109–$134

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.8 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	90.7	1	$31.74	$14.51
Efficient EV	75.6	0	$26.45	$12.09
EV Truck/SUV	120.9	1	$42.32	$19.35

Gas CO2

106 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

Leechburg, PA

Night in Leechburg on Wednesday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Night in Upper Darby on Wednesday

Local time

10:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Hancock, MD

151 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

5h 56m 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 Leechburg, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 302.3 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass, State Route 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 151.2 miles from Leechburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.12 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.

Between Leechburg, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp: New Stanton, Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

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