Origin
Morgan, PA
Afternoon in Morgan on Friday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morgan, 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
22m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morgan, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morgan, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 11 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Baltimore Pike, East Dutton Mill Road, East Knowlton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Baltimore Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 11 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 11 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Concord Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Concord Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Dutton Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (East Knowlton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Concord Road
Turn left onto Concord Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Dutton Mill Road
Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
East Knowlton Road
Turn right onto East Knowlton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Manchester Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Manchester Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Springfield Road
Turn right onto South Springfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Pike | 4 mi | 7m |
| East Dutton Mill Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Knowlton Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Springfield Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Manchester Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Baltimore Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South New Middletown Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Providence Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Pike
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morgan, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Concord Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Concord Road
3
Turn left onto East Dutton Mill Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dutton Mill Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto PA 352
297 ft
·
5 sec
·
Edgmont Avenue
5
Continue on PA 352
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
South New Middletown Road
6
Turn right onto East Knowlton Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Knowlton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Manchester Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Manchester Road
8
Turn right onto Thornpath Lane
192 ft
·
14 sec
·
Thornpath Lane
9
Turn sharp left onto Manchester Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Manchester Avenue
10
Turn right onto East Baltimore Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Baltimore Avenue
11
Continue on Baltimore Pike
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on West Baltimore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto South Springfield Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Springfield Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
15
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.82 one way
$3.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.13 | $4.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph
27% chance
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
35 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
22m 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 Morgan, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 11 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Pike, East Dutton Mill Road, East Knowlton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Morgan, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.82 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 11 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Concord Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Dutton Mill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (East Knowlton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Morgan, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and First State National Historical Park. There are 4 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.
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