Trip from Penn, PA to Upper Darby, PA

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Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

281.3 mi

453 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 11m ★

6 AM

5h 25m

8 AM

5h 52m

10 AM

5h 34m

12 PM

5h 32m

3 PM

5h 36m

5 PM

5h 50m

8 PM

5h 17m

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

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Penn, PA

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Trip Overview

This 281.3-mile journey from Penn to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 24 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend about 96% of your time on major expressways, making it an efficient trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $47, this route is budget-friendly for a day trip. The Northeast region of Pennsylvania provides the backdrop for this drive, which is largely uninterrupted, featuring a longest stretch of 259.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Plan for a straightforward, albeit long, day behind the wheel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

140.6 miles from Penn, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 281.3-mile trip. With 96% of the route on highways, this is not a winding scenic byway but rather a direct path. The Pennsylvania Turnpike forms the backbone of this journey, offering a longest uninterrupted stretch of 259.5 miles. This means you'll experience extended periods of consistent speed and minimal navigation challenges. The Mid-County Expressway and I-76 are also key components, reinforcing the character of a swift, direct transit between your origin and destination.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 259.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 281.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 263 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Harrison Avenue

Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | 11th Street

At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street

Navigation decision point

263 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in | I 76

Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

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 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

268.1 mi into trip | ~4h 59m in

Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester

275.1 mi into trip | ~5h 9m 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.

On the drive from Penn, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.

Philadelphia

263 mi in | ~4h 51m | via I 76

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	259.5 mi	4h 42m
Mid-County Expressway	6.4 mi	8m
I 76	5.1 mi	7m
Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
West Chester Pike	2.5 mi	5m
Penn Adamsburg Road	1.6 mi	3m
Wendel Road	0.8 mi	1m
Locust Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 259.5 mi, about 4h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Railroad Street

179 ft · 9 sec · North Railroad Street

Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

326 ft · 16 sec · Harrison Avenue

Turn right onto Locust Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Locust Street

At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · 11th Street

At end of road, turn right onto Coal Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Coal Street

Turn left onto South Youghogheny Street

320 ft · 8 sec · South Youghogheny Street

Continue on Penn Adamsburg Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Penn Adamsburg Road

Continue on Edna Road

496 ft · 13 sec · Edna Road

Take the ramp

370 ft · 10 sec

Merge onto US 30

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Lincoln Highway

Take the exit

275 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto Wendel Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Wendel Road

Turn left onto I 76; PATP

259 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 76

5.1 mi · 7 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour, 24-minute duration, an early morning departure is recommended to maximize daylight and allow ample time for the 281.3-mile drive. While the route is predominantly highway, plan for one stop to break up the longest stretch of 259.5 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $47 is manageable, but keep an eye on your gauge, especially during extended highway segments. A practical tip for this route: be aware that the Pennsylvania Turnpike can have variable traffic, particularly closer to urban areas, so factor in potential delays as you approach Upper Darby.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 140.6 miles from Penn, PA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.5 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 140.6 miles or 2h 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 16m

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 Penn, 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 Penn, PA

This is one driving day of about 281.3 miles and 5h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Penn, 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 for about 259.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 140.6 mi from Penn, PA · 2h 38m into the drive

city in Steuben County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

141 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

Jamestown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 140.6 miles from Penn, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 259.5 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.64 one way

$93.27 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 98 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$51.08	$102.15
premium	$4.93	$54.55	$109.11
diesel	$5.61	$62.11	$124.21

Estimated Tolls: $33.73

Pennsylvania Turnpike (259.5 mi) $33.73

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

$47

Tolls

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$105–$130

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	84.4	1	$29.54	$13.50
Efficient EV	70.3	0	$24.61	$11.25
EV Truck/SUV	112.5	1	$39.38	$18.00

Gas CO2

98 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 5 days ago

Origin

Penn, PA

Late night in Penn on Wednesday

Local time

12:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Late night in Upper Darby on Wednesday

Local time

12:56 AM

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

23 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

5h 24m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Penn, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 281.3 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mid-County Expressway, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 140.6 miles from Penn, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Penn, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.

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Trip from Penn, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Penn, PA

Upper Darby, PA

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 24m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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