Origin
Shinglehouse, PA
Late night in Shinglehouse on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shinglehouse, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 25m
Distance
290.6 mi
468 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 14m
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6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 49m
8 PM
6h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shinglehouse, PA
Gene Samit
Trip Overview
The drive from Shinglehouse, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 290.6 miles and takes about 6h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, Appalachian Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
145.3 miles from Shinglehouse, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Shinglehouse, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 290.6 miles and takes about 6h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 113.8 miles in near US 15.
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 290.6 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 113.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 114 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
113.8 mi into trip
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~2h 51m in
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US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
7
114 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
130.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
7
273.4 mi into trip
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~5h 55m in
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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
284.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 10m 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 Shinglehouse, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
197.3 mi in
|
~4h 31m
Allentown
197.3 mi in
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~4h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 75.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| Keystone Shortway | 65.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| Appalachian Thruway | 29.2 mi | 34m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 18 mi | 25m |
| Stevens Street | 16.6 mi | 29m |
| US Highway 15 | 11.7 mi | 16m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Coudersport Road | 10.6 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 75.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shinglehouse, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto PA 44
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Academy Street
3
Turn right onto PA 44
17 mi
·
29 min
·
Stevens Street
4
Turn left onto PA 49
11 mi
·
14 min
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Coudersport Road
5
Turn sharp right onto PA 449
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
North Brookland Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7
Continue on US 6
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on US 6
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9
Turn right onto PA 362
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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Pinecreek Road
10
Continue on PA 362
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Pine Creek Road
11
Continue on PA 362
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Pinecreek Road
12
Continue on PA 660
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 660
13
Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
14
Continue on PA 660
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto PA 287
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Avenue
16
Continue on PA 287
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Route 287
17
Continue on PA 414
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Route 414
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
19
Merge onto I 99; US 15
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
20
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 15
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 15
Use the right lane.
22
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
24
Continue on US 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
28
Merge onto I 80
66 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Keystone Shortway
29
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
32
Merge onto I 476; PATP
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
34
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
35
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
36
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
37
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
38
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
39
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
40
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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West Providence Road
41
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.3 miles from Shinglehouse, PA, or about 3h 34m 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 80 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.3 miles or 3h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 17m
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 Shinglehouse, 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 Shinglehouse, PA
This is one driving day of about 290.6 miles and 6h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shinglehouse, 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 145.3 mi from Shinglehouse, PA · 3h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 145.3 miles from Shinglehouse, 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
$48.18 one way
$96.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $52.77 | $105.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $56.36 | $112.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.16 | $128.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.81
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75.1 mi)
$9.76
Appalachian Thruway
(29.2 mi)
$2.05
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
$48
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.2 | 1 | $30.51 | $13.95 |
| Efficient EV | 72.7 | 0 | $25.43 | $11.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.2 | 1 | $40.68 | $18.60 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Wednesday
Local time
2:50 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
28 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
6h 25m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shinglehouse, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 290.6 miles and takes about 6h 25m 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, Appalachian Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.3 miles from Shinglehouse, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 290.6 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 113.8 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 114 miles (US 15): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Shinglehouse, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
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