Origin
Upland, PA
Morning in Upland on Friday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, PA
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Darby, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Upland and Darby, Pennsylvania, this 9-mile trip is an efficient option. You can comfortably complete the journey in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route will primarily utilize West Chester Pike, the Delaware Expressway, and Upland Avenue. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel across the Northeast region. Since the drive is so short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 17% of your travel occurs on highways, so you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.6-mile segment on West Chester Pike. Because the route shifts frequently between different road types, it lacks the monotony of a long-distance interstate haul. You should be prepared for constant adjustments and turns rather than long, high-speed cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Chester Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9 miles you will encounter 12 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 (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue
Turn right onto PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Navigation decision point
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Ridley Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward Ridley Park
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
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 Upland, PA to Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Ridley Park along the way.
Ridley Park
3.5 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Chester Pike | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Delaware Expressway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Upland Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 12th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Stewart Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 14th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chester Pike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Chester Pike
— 4.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Darby, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
415 ft
·
20 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Upland Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Upland Avenue
4
Continue on West 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 14th Street
5
Turn right onto PA 352
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Edgmont Avenue
6
Turn left onto East 12th Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
East 12th Street
7
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chestnut Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
9
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 8
Toward Ridley Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Stewart Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 13
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on Chester Pike
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chester Pike
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Ridge Avenue
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ridge Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Ridge Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Darby, PA
Morning in Darby on Friday
Local time
8:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Upland, PA to Darby, PA covers 9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Chester Pike, Delaware Expressway, Upland Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Upland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 9 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Upland, PA to Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Ridley Park 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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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