Origin
Lenape Heights, PA
Night in Lenape Heights on Wednesday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenape Heights, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
302.5 mi
487 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
★
6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenape Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Lenape Heights, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 302.5 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, US 422 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 181 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.15 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
151.3 miles from Lenape Heights, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 3m highway drive covering 302.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. The longest continuous stretch is about 181 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 33 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 56.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 302.5 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 56.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284.3 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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Turn left toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
6
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m 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
284.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 30m 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
289.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 38m 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
296.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 48m 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 Lenape Heights, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
Bedford
73.3 mi in
|
~1h 39m
Pittsburgh
101.5 mi in
|
~2h 10m
Harrisburg
101.5 mi in
|
~2h 10m
Patp: Pittsburgh
102.6 mi in
|
~2h 12m
Philadelphia
284.3 mi in
|
~5h 30m
|
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 Lenape Heights, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on this road
248 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto T652
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Craig Street
3
Continue on T511
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chaplin Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 66
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 422 Business
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Indiana Road
7
Continue on US 422; PA 56
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 422; PA 56
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 422; PA 286 Truck
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 422; PA 286 Truck
9
Continue on US 422; PA 271
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Benjamin Franklin Highway
10
Continue on US 422
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ben Franklin Highway
11
Continue on West High Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
12
Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Rowena Drive
13
Merge onto Admiral Peary Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Admiral Peary Highway
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
14
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto US 22
16 mi
·
19 min
·
William Penn Highway
16
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
this road
Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford
18
Merge onto I 99; US 220
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 99; US 220
19
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
20
Keep slight right at fork
284 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford
21
Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Business 220
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
24
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
181 mi
·
3 hr 16 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
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.
26
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
Use the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
30
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
31
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
32
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
33
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.3 miles from Lenape Heights, PA, or about 3h 6m 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 67 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.3 miles or 3h 6m 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 51m
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 Lenape Heights, 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 Lenape Heights, PA
This is one driving day of about 302.5 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Lenape Heights, 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 151.3 mi from Lenape Heights, PA · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.3 miles from Lenape Heights, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.15 one way
$100.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $54.93 | $109.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $58.67 | $117.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.79 | $133.58 |
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
$99–$124
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 | 90.8 | 1 | $31.76 | $14.52 |
| Efficient EV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.47 | $12.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121 | 1 | $42.35 | $19.36 |
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.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Night in Upper Darby on Wednesday
Local time
11:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Partly Sunny
SW 15 mph
7% chance
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
35 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 3m 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 Lenape Heights, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 302.5 miles and takes about 6h 3m 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 151.3 miles from Lenape Heights, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.15 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 302.5 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 56.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 284.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lenape Heights, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
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