Origin
Paradise, PA
Morning in Paradise on Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradise, 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
1h 25m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paradise, PA
Vika Glitter
Trip Overview
This 50.6-mile drive from Paradise, PA to Upper Darby, PA takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes and is best suited for a single day. It's a local road trip with a manageable fuel cost estimated at $8. You'll be navigating a series of main roads, including the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass and West Chester Pike. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any major geographical divides.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about a third of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles along the Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. This means you'll be experiencing a mix of road types, transitioning from bypass sections to more urban and local roads as you approach your destination. The character of the drive will shift, offering varied driving conditions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 10.9 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Turn right onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward PA 3: Newtown Square
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 3: Newtown Square
7
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
PA 252 / North Providence Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252 / North Providence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Paradise, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
27.3 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| Lincoln Highway East | 10.9 mi | 20m |
| West Chester Pike | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Providence Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Pottstown Pike | 3 mi | 4m |
| Exton Bypass | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
— 13.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Leacock Road
24 ft
·
3 sec
·
Leacock Road
2
Turn left onto US 30
11 mi
·
20 min
·
Lincoln Highway East
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on US 30
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Exton Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto PA 100
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Pottstown Pike
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 202
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 202
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward PA 3: Newtown Square
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 3
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Providence Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Road
Use the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Providence Road
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Media Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
196 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Springfield Road
17
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
18
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
19
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Paradise, PA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Paradise, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.39 one way
$16.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.81 | $19.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph
1% 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
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
1h 25m 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 Paradise, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, Lincoln Highway East, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Paradise, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.39 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 50.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 10.9 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.6 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Paradise, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
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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