Origin
North Centre, PA
Morning in North Centre on Friday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Trip from North Centre, 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
2h 47m
Distance
135 mi
217 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 37m
★
6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 9m
10 AM
2h 55m
12 PM
2h 53m
3 PM
2h 56m
5 PM
3h 8m
8 PM
2h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Centre, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 135-mile drive from North Centre, PA to Upper Darby, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 47 minutes on the road, covering approximately 66% of the distance on major highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Mid-County Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, this route offers an economical option for traversing the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The drive is designed for efficiency, making it ideal for those prioritizing arrival time over leisurely exploration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.5 miles from North Centre, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 135 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Primarily a highway-focused drive, this route emphasizes efficient travel. You'll spend a significant portion of the 135 miles on major roadways, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 75.1 miles. The highway share of 66% means you'll experience consistent speeds and limited local road navigation for much of the journey. This character is maintained throughout, offering a predictable driving experience focused on covering ground.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 75.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near US 11 / Columbia Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 135 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 5.2 miles (US 11 / Columbia Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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US 11 / Columbia Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 11 / Columbia Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Market Street
Turn left onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
42.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
117.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
128.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m 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 North Centre, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
41.7 mi in
|
~53m
Allentown
41.7 mi in
|
~53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 75.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| Keystone Shortway | 34.3 mi | 39m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| State Route 93 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Golf Course Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 75.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Centre, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on PA 93
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 93
2
Turn right onto Golf Course Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Golf Course Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Columbia Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Market Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Market Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto PA 339
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge onto I 80
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
11
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
20
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 47 minute drive, departing in the morning is advisable to avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you approach Upper Darby. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Plan your fuel stops strategically, as the $22 estimated fuel cost suggests a relatively efficient trip, but it's always wise to top off before embarking. Given the relatively short distance, you can easily complete this in one day, allowing for a relaxed start and arrival.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.5 miles from North Centre, PA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 30 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.5 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
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 North Centre, 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 North Centre, PA
This is one driving day of about 135 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from North Centre, 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 Northeast Extension for about 75.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.5 mi from North Centre, PA · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.5 miles from North Centre, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.38 one way
$44.76 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.51 | $49.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $26.18 | $52.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.81 | $59.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75.1 mi)
$9.76
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
$22
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.17 | $6.48 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.81 | $5.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54 | 0 | $18.90 | $8.64 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2h 47m 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 North Centre, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 135 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, 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 67.5 miles from North Centre, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.38 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 135 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 5.2 miles (US 11 / Columbia Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between North Centre, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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