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Trip from Luzerne, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

113 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 14m

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

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Downtown Luzerne, PA, PA

Luzerne, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Luzerne to Upper Darby covers 113 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes. Since this is a highway-focused route, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel to complete the journey. The path transitions from the Northeast region toward the Philadelphia area, keeping you on major thoroughfares for nearly the entire duration. Because you are spending the vast majority of your time on limited-access roads, you can expect a very straightforward, point-to-point driving experience. This is a practical, no-nonsense commute that favors efficiency over sightseeing.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56.5 miles from Luzerne, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient journey, as 93% of this trip is spent on highways. You will rely heavily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 85.8 miles. The drive also utilizes the Mid-County Expressway and PA 115 to bridge the gap between your starting point and destination. While the route is largely a highway grind, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving quickly. Be prepared for a consistent pace behind the wheel, as the road layout is designed for speed and direct connectivity rather than winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 85.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,740 ft 56 ft

Total Climb

1,559 ft

Total Descent

2,116 ft

Highest Point

1,740 ft

~8.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,684 ft

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 9.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 113 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 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
9.7 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PATP

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward PATP
5
9.8 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown
5
10.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
7
95.8 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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
106.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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 Along This Route

Between Luzerne, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Broomall.

Patp

9.3 mi in | ~15m

Broomall

106.8 mi in | ~2h 4m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 85.8 mi 1h 32m
Mid-County Expressway 10.8 mi 14m
PA 115 4.3 mi 7m
PA 309 4.1 mi 5m
Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
West Chester Pike 2.5 mi 5m
Union Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Providence Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 85.8 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on Union Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Union Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
4

Merge onto PA 309

4.1 mi · 5 min · PA 309
5

Continue on PA 115

4.3 mi · 7 min · PA 115
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward PATP
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward PATP
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
9

Merge onto I 476; PATP

85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the none lane.
10

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20 Use the none lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on I 476

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
Use the none lane.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road
Use the right lane.
16

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
Use the none lane.
17

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road
18

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. However, keep in mind that the heavy reliance on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension means traffic volume can fluctuate significantly during peak travel times. Because you aren't making any scheduled stops, ensure your tank is topped off before you leave Luzerne to avoid paying extra for fuel along the highway. If you find yourself needing a break, look for service plazas along the turnpike to stretch your legs safely. Prioritize checking real-time traffic reports for the Mid-County Expressway before you depart to ensure your arrival in Upper Darby goes as smoothly as possible.

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 56.5 miles from Luzerne, PA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.5 miles or 1h 7m 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 46m

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 Luzerne, 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 Luzerne, PA

This is one driving day of about 113 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Luzerne, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 85.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.5 mi from Luzerne, PA · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

57 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Luzerne, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.8 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 101.3
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $1 near mile 113
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 113
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 105.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.70 one way

$37.40 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $20.46 $40.92
premium $4.92 $21.90 $43.79
diesel $5.64 $25.10 $50.21

Estimated Tolls: $11.16

Pennsylvania Turnpike (85.8 mi) $11.16

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

$19

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Quakertown, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wilkes-Barre Township Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hickory Run Service Plaza - Northbound - Tesla Supercharger

Jim Thorpe, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hickory Run Service Plaza - Southbound - Tesla Supercharger

Jim Thorpe, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Home Depot Trexlertown

Allentown, PA

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Tesla: 7 EV Connect: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 APPLEGREEN: 2 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1 eVgo Network: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.9 0 $11.86 $5.42
Efficient EV 28.3 0 $9.89 $4.52
EV Truck/SUV 45.2 0 $15.82 $7.23

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Luzerne, PA

Night in Luzerne on Sunday

Local time

9:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Sunny

S 12 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Night in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

9:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Sunny

S 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

2 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

2h 20m 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 Luzerne, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 20m 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 115. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.5 miles from Luzerne, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.70 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 113 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 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.2 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Luzerne, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Broomall.

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