Origin
Lower Saucon, PA
Morning in Lower Saucon on Saturday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lower Saucon, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lower Saucon, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lower Saucon, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, PA 309 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.1 miles from Lower Saucon, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 60.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
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 Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near PA 412 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (PA 412 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (Portzer Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 412 / Main Street
Turn left onto PA 412 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Portzer Road
Enter roundabout onto Portzer Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
7
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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 Lower Saucon, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Broomall.
Patp
17.9 mi in
|
~32m
Broomall
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 24.3 mi | 26m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| PA 309 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| Easton Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| John Fries Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Taylor Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 24.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Saucon, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Lower Saucon Road
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lower Saucon Road
2
Turn right onto Easton Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Easton Road
3
Turn slight right onto Cherry Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherry Lane
4
Turn left onto PA 412
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 412
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Leithsville Road
6
Turn right onto Apples Church Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Apples Church Road
7
Continue on Taylor Drive
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Taylor Drive
8
Continue on Flint Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Flint Hill Road
9
Turn right onto Passer Road
340 ft
·
8 sec
·
Passer Road
10
Turn left onto PA 309
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 309
11
Turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pumping Station Road
12
Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Portzer Road
13
Continue on Portzer Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Portzer Road
14
Turn right onto PA 663
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
John Fries Highway
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Merge onto I 476; PATP
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
20
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
26
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.1 miles from Lower Saucon, PA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 13 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.1 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
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 Lower Saucon, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lower Saucon, PA
This is one driving day of about 60.1 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Lower Saucon, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 24.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Lower Saucon, PA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Lower Saucon, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.93 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.66 | $23.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.17
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(24.3 mi)
$3.17
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
$10
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Saturday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
32 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
1h 31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lower Saucon, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, PA 309. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Lower Saucon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (PA 412 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (Portzer Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lower Saucon, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Broomall.
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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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