Trip from Treasure Lake, PA to Upper Darby, PA

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Drive Time

5h 18m

Distance

273.5 mi

440 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 5m ★

6 AM

5h 19m

8 AM

5h 46m

10 AM

5h 28m

12 PM

5h 26m

3 PM

5h 30m

5 PM

5h 44m

8 PM

5h 11m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Treasure Lake, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 273.5 miles and takes about 5h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 175.3 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.26 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

136.8 miles from Treasure Lake, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Treasure Lake, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 273.5 miles and takes about 5h 18m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 175.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,757 ft 56 ft

Total Climb

1,340 ft

Total Descent

3,041 ft

Highest Point

1,757 ft

Elevation Range

1,701 ft

Notable High Points

1,407 ft at ~97.7 miles +618 ft prominence

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 0.1 miles in near Bay Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 273.5 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 0.1 miles (Bay Road): Navigation decision point; at 180.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 181.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bay Road

At end of road, turn right onto Bay Road

Navigation decision point

180.3 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allen...

181.2 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

256.3 mi into trip | ~4h 48m 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.

267.4 mi into trip | ~5h 3m 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 Treasure Lake, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

180.3 mi in | ~3h 24m

Allentown

180.3 mi in | ~3h 24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	175.3 mi	3h 10m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75.1 mi	1h 21m
Mid-County Expressway	10.8 mi	14m
Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
West Chester Pike	2.5 mi	5m
Coral Reef Road	1.9 mi	4m
Bay Road	1.7 mi	6m
Bee Line Highway	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 175.3 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Bequia Road

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Bequia Road

At the end of the road, turn right onto Bay Road

1.7 mi · 6 min · Bay Road

Turn left onto Coral Reef Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Coral Reef Road

Turn right onto Bee Line Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Bee Line Highway

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

175 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 476 South: Allentown

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

0.3 mi · 59 sec · PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

Turn left onto West Chester Pike

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

472 ft · 14 sec · Darby Road

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 136.8 miles from Treasure Lake, PA, or about 2h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.3 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 136.8 miles or 2h 37m 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 13m

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 Treasure Lake, 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 Treasure Lake, PA

This is one driving day of about 273.5 miles and 5h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Treasure Lake, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 175.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 136.8 mi from Treasure Lake, PA · 2h 37m into the drive

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

137 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.8 miles from Treasure Lake, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.3 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $1 near mile 273.5

Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 273.5

View on nps.gov

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 264.1

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 273.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.26 one way

$90.51 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$49.52	$99.04
premium	$4.92	$53.00	$106.00
diesel	$5.64	$60.76	$121.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.1	1	$28.72	$13.13
Efficient EV	68.4	0	$23.93	$10.94
EV Truck/SUV	109.4	1	$38.29	$17.50

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast data refreshed 45 minutes ago

Origin

Treasure Lake, PA

Late night in Treasure Lake on Wednesday

Local time

12:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Late night in Upper Darby on Wednesday

Local time

12:34 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

5h 18m 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 Treasure Lake, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 273.5 miles and takes about 5h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 136.8 miles from Treasure Lake, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.26 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.

Between Treasure Lake, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

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