Origin
Macungie, PA
Morning in Macungie on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Macungie, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macungie, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Macungie, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, North Walnut Street, North Brookside Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 58.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Macungie, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Macungie, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| North Walnut Street | — | — |
| North Brookside Road | — | — |
| Hamilton Boulevard | — | — |
| North Krocks Road | — | — |
| Cetronia Road | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
| Mid-County Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macungie, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on the route
243 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right
85 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto North Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Walnut Street
5
Turn left onto North Brookside Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Brookside Road
6
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
7
Turn right onto North Krocks Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Krocks Road
8
Turn right onto Cetronia Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cetronia Road
9
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn slight right
112 ft
·
11 sec
11
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
14
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
17
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
18
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
19
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
20
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Macungie, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 29.3 miles from Macungie, 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
$9.70 one way
$19.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.35 | $22.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 21m 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 Macungie, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, North Walnut Street, North Brookside Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Macungie, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.70 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.
The drive from Macungie, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Macungie, PA to Upper Darby, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Macungie, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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