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Trip from Tullytown, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

57m

Distance

33.1 mi

53 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

borough of Pennsylvania

Tullytown, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tullytown, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 33.1 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Vine Street Expressway, Schuylkill Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.6 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

16.5 miles from Tullytown, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 57m highway drive covering 33.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Vine Street Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.6 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Vine Street Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

This is a short but busy drive. With 27 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

8
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
8
23.4 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 22 Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Inde...
8
23.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadel...
8
27.7 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 346B Toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue
8
27.9 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 34th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward 34th Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tullytown, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward New York, Harrisburg and Independence Hall.

New York

2.5 mi in | ~5m

Harrisburg

3.1 mi in | ~6m

Independence Hall

23.4 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 18.6 mi 25m
Vine Street Expressway 1.8 mi 2m
Schuylkill Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 1.2 mi 1m
Bristol Pike 1 mi 1m
Whitby Avenue 1 mi 2m
Baily Road 0.8 mi 3m
North Radcliffe Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 18.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

80 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on North Radcliffe Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Radcliffe Street
4

Turn right onto Randall Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Randall Avenue
5

At end of road, turn left onto Penn Avenue

450 ft · 15 sec · Penn Avenue
6

Turn right onto Edgely Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Edgely Road
7

Turn left onto US 13

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bristol Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95: Philadelphia, New York Use the right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia, Harrisburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 95

1.2 mi · 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

19 mi · 25 min · I 95
Toward I 95 South: Philadelphia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 22 Toward I 676, US 30: Central Philadelphia, Independence Hall, Callowhill Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: Central Philadelphia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on Vine Street Expressway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 76 East: International Airport Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia International Airport
17

Merge onto I 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 346B Toward Grays Ferry Avenue, University Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork

170 ft · 13 sec
Toward 34th Street Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto South 34th Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South 34th Street
Use the left lane.
21

Turn right onto Grays Ferry Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Grays Ferry Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn straight onto South 48th Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South 48th Street
23

Continue on Greenway Avenue

416 ft · 13 sec · Greenway Avenue
24

Turn right onto South 49th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South 49th Street
25

Turn left onto US 13

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Baltimore Avenue
26

Turn left onto Whitby Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Whitby Avenue
27

Continue on North Longacre Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Longacre Boulevard
28

Enter roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

169 ft · 5 sec · Longacre Boulevard
29

Continue on Longacre Boulevard

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Longacre Boulevard
30

At end of road, turn right onto US 13

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Church Lane
31

Turn left onto Baily Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Baily Road
Use the left lane.
32

Turn right onto Elberon Avenue

498 ft · 27 sec · Elberon Avenue
33

At end of road, turn left onto East Providence Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Providence Road
34

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.5 miles from Tullytown, PA, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.6 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 33 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.5 miles or 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 43m

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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Tullytown, PA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tullytown, PA

This is one driving day of about 33.1 miles and 57m.

At 33.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 18.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.5 mi from Tullytown, PA · 25m into the drive

unincorporated community in Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cheltenham, PA

17 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

Haverford, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cheltenham, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Tullytown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Upper Darby, PA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Upper Darby, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.49 one way

$10.98 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.01 $12.02
premium $4.93 $6.42 $12.84
diesel $5.61 $7.31 $14.62

Estimated Tolls: $0.16

Pennsylvania Turnpike (1.2 mi) $0.16

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

$5

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.48 $1.59
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Tullytown, PA

Night in Tullytown on Wednesday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Night in Upper Darby on Wednesday

Local time

9:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

47°F

Cheltenham, PA

17 mi in

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

34 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

57m 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 Tullytown, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 33.1 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Vine Street Expressway, Schuylkill Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from Tullytown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.49 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 is a short but busy drive. With 27 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tullytown, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward New York, Harrisburg and Independence Hall.

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