Trip from Morrisville, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

38.7 mi

62 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

1h 0m ★

6 AM

1h 5m

8 AM

1h 15m

10 AM

1h 8m

12 PM

1h 7m

3 PM

1h 9m

5 PM

1h 15m

8 PM

1h 2m

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

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Morrisville, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Morrisville to Upper Darby, expect a straightforward 38.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes. Because this is a short distance within the Northeast, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stop. The route is heavily highway-focused, meaning you will spend the majority of your time cruising on major roads like I-295 and the Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an economical trip for a quick commute or visit. Since there are no required stops along the way, you have the flexibility to head straight to your destination once you leave Morrisville.

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

19.3 miles from Morrisville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a fast-paced experience, as 75% of your travel time will be spent on highways. The road personality is defined by efficient interstate driving, highlighted by a notable 23.1-mile stretch on I-295 where you can maintain a steady pace. You will also navigate segments of West Trenton Avenue, which helps transition you between the busier highway sections and your final destination. While the drive is functional and direct, it lacks the technical curves of backroads, favoring instead the reliable, high-speed flow of major regional arteries. You will find that the rhythm of the drive remains consistent, allowing you to settle in comfortably behind the wheel for the duration of the hour-long trip.

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

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 295 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 295 and Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 38.7 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 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

29 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 22 Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Inde...

29.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadel...

32 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia International Ai...

33.3 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 346B Toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue

33.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 34th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward 34th Street

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Morrisville, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.

Independence Hall

29 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 295	23.1 mi	31m
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway	2.7 mi	3m
West Trenton Avenue	1.9 mi	3m
Vine Street Expressway	1.8 mi	2m
Schuylkill Expressway	1.2 mi	1m
Whitby Avenue	1 mi	2m
Baily Road	0.8 mi	3m
Grays Ferry Avenue	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 295 — 23.1 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Hamilton Boulevard

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Turn left onto West Trenton Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Woolston Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Woolston Drive

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 1 South: Philadelphia Use the straight lane.

Merge onto US 1

2.7 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 295 West: Philadelphia Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 295

23 mi · 31 min · I 295

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 22 Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Vine Street Expressway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 76 East: International Airport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 346B Toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

170 ft · 13 sec

Toward 34th Street Use the left lane.

Turn left onto South 34th Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South 34th Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Grays Ferry Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto South 48th Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South 48th Street

Continue on Greenway Avenue

416 ft · 13 sec · Greenway Avenue

Turn right onto South 49th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 49th Street

Turn left onto US 13

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Baltimore Avenue

Turn left onto Whitby Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Whitby Avenue

Continue on North Longacre Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Longacre Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

169 ft · 5 sec · Longacre Boulevard

Continue on Longacre Boulevard

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Longacre Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto US 13

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Church Lane

Turn left onto Baily Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Baily Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Elberon Avenue

498 ft · 27 sec · Elberon Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto East Providence Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Providence Road

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though checking local traffic conditions before you leave is always a smart move. Because the entire trip is under 40 miles, you don't need to worry about planning rest breaks or complex refueling stops; a quick check of your gas gauge before heading out should be sufficient given the modest $6 fuel estimate. Keep in mind that the majority of your time will be spent on I-295, so be prepared for the typical merging and lane-shifting associated with these high-traffic corridors. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your schedule around your own arrival preference rather than needing to accommodate long-distance fatigue.

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 19.3 miles from Morrisville, PA, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.1 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 38.7 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.3 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

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 Morrisville, 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 Morrisville, PA

This is one driving day of about 38.7 miles and 1h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morrisville, 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 I 295 for about 23.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.3 mi from Morrisville, PA · 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Morrisville, 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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.40 one way

$12.81 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$7.01	$14.01
premium	$4.92	$7.50	$15.00
diesel	$5.64	$8.60	$17.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.6	$4.06	$1.86
Efficient EV	9.7	$3.39	$1.55
EV Truck/SUV	15.5	$5.42	$2.48

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Morrisville, PA

Night in Morrisville on Sunday

Local time

11:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Night in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

11:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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 4m 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 Morrisville, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 38.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 295, Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway, West Trenton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Morrisville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.40 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.

On the drive from Morrisville, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Independence Hall along the way.

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Trip from Morrisville, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

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

Morrisville, PA

Upper Darby, PA

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 4m on the road

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