Trip from Monongahela, PA to Upper Darby, PA

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Drive Time

5h 43m

Distance

291.1 mi

469 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 30m ★

6 AM

5h 43m

8 AM

6h 9m

10 AM

5h 52m

12 PM

5h 50m

3 PM

5h 54m

5 PM

6h 8m

8 PM

5h 35m

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

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Monongahela, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 291.1-mile journey from Monongahela, PA to Upper Darby, PA is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 43 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, accounting for 96% of the highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $48. Given its highway-focused nature and manageable duration, it's a straightforward drive that can be completed comfortably in one day, connecting two points within the Northeast region. Plan for a single stop along the way to break up the drive.

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

145.6 miles from Monongahela, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with the vast majority of your travel occurring on major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Mid-County Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 252 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, indicating long periods of consistent speed. While PA 136 offers a brief departure from the main highways, the overall character of this drive is one of efficient, high-speed travel across Pennsylvania.

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

There are about 17 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 252 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 136. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in near I 70.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 291.1 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 20 miles (I 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 272.9 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 13 key points

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

20 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 70

Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

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 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisb...

20.4 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

272.9 mi into trip | ~5h 9m 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

277.9 mi into trip | ~5h 17m 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

284.9 mi into trip | ~5h 27m 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 Monongahela, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Patp: Harrisburg

20 mi in | ~32m | via I 70

Pittsburgh

20 mi in | ~32m | via I 70

Philadelphia

272.9 mi in | ~5h 9m | via I 76

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	252 mi	4h 34m
PA 136	13.2 mi	22m
Mid-County Expressway	6.4 mi	8m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway	6 mi	8m
I 76	5.1 mi	7m
Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
West Chester Pike	2.5 mi	5m
I 70	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 252 mi, about 4h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on PA 88; PA 837; PA 136

0.3 mi · 39 sec · PA 88; PA 837; PA 136

Continue on PA 88; PA 136; PA 837

0.3 mi · 39 sec · PA 88; PA 136; PA 837

Turn left onto PA 136

13 mi · 22 min · PA 136

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Merge onto I 70

6.0 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit onto I 70

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 70

Exit 58 Toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 70

Toward I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

252 mi · 4 hr 34 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 76

5.1 mi · 7 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 5-hour and 43-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to bypass potential traffic, especially as you approach Upper Darby. The 291.1-mile distance means you can comfortably complete it in one go, but planning for one stop around the halfway point will help you stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is quite substantial. With a fuel cost estimated at $48, it's an economical trip that offers flexibility in your timing.

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 145.6 miles from Monongahela, PA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 252 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 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145.6 miles or 2h 50m 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 32m

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 Monongahela, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Monongahela, PA

This is one driving day of about 291.1 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monongahela, 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 252 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145.6 mi from Monongahela, PA · 2h 50m into the drive

town in Allegany County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

146 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.6 miles from Monongahela, 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 252 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.26 one way

$96.52 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$52.86	$105.71
premium	$4.93	$56.46	$112.91
diesel	$5.61	$64.27	$128.54

Estimated Tolls: $32.77

Pennsylvania Turnpike (252 mi) $32.77

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

$48

Tolls

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$106–$131

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.3	1	$30.57	$13.97
Efficient EV	72.8	0	$25.47	$11.64
EV Truck/SUV	116.4	1	$40.75	$18.63

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Monongahela, PA

Late night in Monongahela on Wednesday

Local time

2:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Late night in Upper Darby on Wednesday

Local time

2:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Cuba, NY

146 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

24 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

5h 43m 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 Monongahela, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 291.1 miles and takes about 5h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, PA 136, 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 145.6 miles from Monongahela, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.26 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.

Between Monongahela, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

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Trip from Monongahela, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Upper Darby, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Monongahela, PA

Upper Darby, PA

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 43m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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