Mahoning, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 277.1 miles and takes about 5h 25m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a highway-focused drive primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, making it a straightforward trip between two points in the Northeast region. You'll be spending most of your time on well-maintained expressways, so expect a relatively quick and efficient journey. Given the 5h 25m estimated duration, completing this trip in a single day is very feasible, even with a brief stop. Consider this route if you prioritize getting to your destination quickly with minimal navigation challenges.
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
138.6 miles from Mahoning, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 41m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 277.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with a substantial 92% share on major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time cruising on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 236.3 miles. While the primary focus is on high-speed travel, the initial and final segments may involve some local roads like Pleasant Valley Road and the Mid-County Expressway, offering a slight change of pace before reaching your destination. Expect a consistent driving experience for most of the journey, geared towards covering distance efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 236.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pleasant Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 119 / University Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 277.1 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 0.7 miles (US 119 / University Drive): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.9 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 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 119 / University Drive
At end of road, turn right onto US 119 / University Drive
Navigation decision point
5
22.2 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the ramp toward PATP, I 70, I 76
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
8
258.9 mi into trip|~4h 52m 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
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263.9 mi into trip|~5h 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
270.9 mi into trip|~5h 10m 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 Mahoning, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Philadelphia.
Patp
22.2 mi in|~33m
Philadelphia
258.9 mi in|~4h 52m|via I 76
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
236.3 mi
4h 17m
Pleasant Valley Road
7.9 mi
13m
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
8m
PA 31
6 mi
9m
I 76
5.1 mi
7m
South 8th Street
3.9 mi
4m
Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi
8m
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 236.3 mi, about 4h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahoning, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Ranch Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Ranch Road
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At end of road, turn right onto US 119
1.2 mi·1 min·University Drive
3
Continue on US 119
2.2 mi·2 min·Morrell Avenue
4
Continue on US 119
3.9 mi·4 min·South 8th Street
5
Take the exit
244 ft·6 sec
6
Turn straight onto PA 982
7.9 mi·13 min·Pleasant Valley Road
7
Turn right onto PA 31
6.0 mi·9 min·PA 31
8
Turn slight left
0.2 mi·33 sec
9
Turn left
28 ft·3 sec
10
Take the ramp
493 ft·12 sec
Toward PATP, I 70, I 76
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·35 sec
12
Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP
236 mi·4 hr 17 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 76
5.1 mi·7 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331AToward I 476 South: ChesterUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi·8 min·Mid-County Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Providence Road
21
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
For this 5h 25m drive, consider an early morning departure from Mahoning, PA, to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a single-day completion advised, you can afford to be flexible with your timing. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is your main artery for the longest stretch, so ensure you have ample fuel before embarking on the 236.3-mile segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can be spread out on turnpikes. The $46 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices before you go.
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 138.6 miles from Mahoning, PA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.3 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 61 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.6 miles or 2h 41m 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 18m
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 Mahoning, 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 Mahoning, PA
This is one driving day of about 277.1 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Mahoning, 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 236.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.6 mi from Mahoning, PA
· 2h 41m into the drive
The midpoint is around 138.6 miles from Mahoning, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.3 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 162.4
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 47.8
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...
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 277.1
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.94 one way
$91.88 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$50.31
$100.63
premium
$4.93
$53.74
$107.48
diesel
$5.61
$61.18
$122.36
Estimated Tolls: $30.72
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(236.3 mi)$30.72
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
$46
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.1
1
$29.10
$13.30
Efficient EV
69.3
0
$24.25
$11.08
EV Truck/SUV
110.8
1
$38.79
$17.73
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Mahoning, PA
Morning
in Mahoning on Saturday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning
in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Hilltown, PA
139 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 25m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mahoning, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 277.1 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pleasant Valley Road, Mid-County Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.6 miles from Mahoning, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.94 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 277.1 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 0.7 miles (US 119 / University Drive): Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 258.9 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mahoning, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Philadelphia.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
