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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Bald Eagle, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h

Distance

75.3 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 56m

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

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Downtown Bald Eagle, PA, PA

Bald Eagle, PA

Veronika Andrews

Trip Overview

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Bald Eagle, PA covers 75.3 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike, Holtwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.48 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.

Midpoint

37.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 75.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h drive with frequent turns across 75.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Springfield Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 1 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

3
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Springfield Road

Turn right onto Springfield Road

Navigation decision point

4
4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 1 / State Road

Turn left onto US 1 / State Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
4
24.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Continue onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass toward Oxford, Rising Sun

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Oxford, Rising Sun
5
41.6 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford

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

Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
5
68.1 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | PA 74 / Delta Road

At end of road, turn right onto PA 74 / Delta Road

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Upper Darby, PA and Bald Eagle, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.

Oxford

24.2 mi in | ~43m | via US 1

Rising Sun

24.2 mi in | ~43m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kennett-Oxford Bypass 17.4 mi 23m
Baltimore Pike 15.3 mi 26m
Holtwood Road 9.6 mi 13m
Kirkwood Pike 8.9 mi 12m
Media Bypass 4 mi 5m
Springfield Road 3.8 mi 8m
Buck Road 3.3 mi 5m
West Lancaster Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Kennett-Oxford Bypass — 17.4 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Providence Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Providence Road
2

Turn right onto Springfield Road

3.8 mi · 8 min · Springfield Road
3

Turn left onto US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Continue on US 1

4.0 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on US 1

15 mi · 26 min · Baltimore Pike
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 1

17 mi · 23 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
8

Turn right onto PA 472

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
9

Continue on PA 472

8.9 mi · 12 min · Kirkwood Pike
10

Continue on PA 472

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Lime Street
11

Turn left onto PA 372

0.9 mi · 2 min · East State Street
12

Continue on PA 372

3.3 mi · 5 min · Buck Road
13

Turn left onto Friendly Drive

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Friendly Drive
14

Continue on PA 372

9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road
Use the straight lane.
15

At end of road, turn right onto PA 74

2.1 mi · 3 min · Delta Road
16

Turn left onto Bridgeton Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Bridgeton Road
17

Turn left onto PA 425

2.3 mi · 4 min · Woodbine Road
18

Continue on PA 425

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Woodbine Road
19

Arrive at destination

PA 425

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 37.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.4 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 17 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.6 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bald Eagle, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, 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 Upper Darby, PA

This is one driving day of about 75.3 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 17.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.6 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 1h 1m into the drive

borough of Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oxford, PA

38 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

West Chester, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oxford, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bald Eagle, PA

The final approach into Bald Eagle, 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 Bald Eagle, PA.

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.

First State National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 18.2
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

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
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

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
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 5.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.48 one way

$24.97 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.67 $27.35
premium $4.93 $14.60 $29.21
diesel $5.61 $16.63 $33.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.6 0 $7.91 $3.61
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.59 $3.01
EV Truck/SUV 30.1 0 $10.54 $4.82

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Evening in Upper Darby on Thursday

Local time

8:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bald Eagle, PA

Evening in Bald Eagle on Thursday

Local time

8:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Oxford, PA

38 mi in

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

15 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

2h 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 Upper Darby, PA to Bald Eagle, PA covers 75.3 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike, Holtwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.48 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 straightforward 2h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 1 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Bald Eagle, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.

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