Origin
Linntown, PA
Morning in Linntown on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Linntown, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
149.2 mi
240 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Linntown, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 149.2-mile drive from Linntown to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. You'll navigate using a combination of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, William Penn Highway, and State Route 54. With a projected fuel cost of around $25, this route offers a mixed driving experience. It's a straightforward journey within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect a practical and efficient transit between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.6 miles from Linntown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 42% of it being highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 37.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a chance for consistent speed. The journey transitions between faster highway sections and more local road segments as you progress, providing a mixed drive profile. This blend means you'll experience different road personalities, from open cruising to more community-focused travel, keeping the drive engaging.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Derr Drive 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Linntown, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 3h 15m 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 Linntown, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Derr Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbranch Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 61 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 54 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Locust Gap Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Derr Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Linntown, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Market Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right onto South Derr Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Derr Drive
3
Continue on Westbranch Highway
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Westbranch Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 South: Sunbury
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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PA 61 South: Sunbury
5
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
6
Turn right onto Market Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
7
Continue on State Street
10 mi
·
11 min
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State Street
8
Turn left
2.3 mi
·
3 min
9
Turn right onto South Market Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
10
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
11
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
12
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
13
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
14
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
15
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
16
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
17
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
18
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
19
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
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Route 61 South
20
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
21
Continue on Centre Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
23
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
24
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
25
Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 476 South: Philadelphia
27
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37 mi
·
39 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
28
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
29
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
30
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
32
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
33
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
34
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
35
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 15-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Linntown to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach Upper Darby. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break, perhaps around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $25, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before you depart. A key tip for this route is to be mindful of the transition from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension to the William Penn Highway, as this change in road type requires a shift in your driving approach.
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 74.6 miles from Linntown, PA, or about 1h 37m 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.6 miles or 1h 37m 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 40m
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 Linntown, 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 Linntown, PA
This is one driving day of about 149.2 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Linntown, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.6 mi from Linntown, PA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.6 miles from Linntown, 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
$24.74 one way
$49.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.94 | $57.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $7.16 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.89 | $9.55 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Morning in Upper Darby on Wednesday
Local time
7:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 mph
5% chance
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
8 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
3h 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Linntown, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 149.2 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Derr Drive, Westbranch Highway, PA 61 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.6 miles from Linntown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.74 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Linntown, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 3h 15m 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 Linntown, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Linntown, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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