Origin
Oakmont, PA
Late night in Oakmont on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
4.8 mi
8 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakmont, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Oakmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 4.8 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Providence Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on Lansdowne Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 4.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 4.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lansdowne Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Darby Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oakmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Darby Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (Darby Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (West Providence Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 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
|
Darby Road
Turn right onto Darby Road
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Darby Road
Continue onto Darby Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
4.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Providence Road
Turn right onto West Providence Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| Darby Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Providence Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lansdowne Avenue
— 3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakmont, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on this road
147 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Darby Road
96 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darby Road
3
Continue on Darby Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Darby Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
6
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.80 one way
$1.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| premium | $4.93 | $0.93 | $1.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.50 | $0.23 |
| Efficient EV | 1.2 | 0 | $0.42 | $0.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
3:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
12m 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 Oakmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 4.8 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Providence Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.4 miles from Oakmont, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.80 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.
The drive from Oakmont, PA to Upper Darby, PA is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Darby Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (Darby Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (West Providence Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Oakmont, 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 Valley Forge 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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