Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Bellevue, PA

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Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

81.1 mi

131 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 50m ★

6 AM

1h 58m

8 AM

2h 15m

10 AM

2h 4m

12 PM

2h 2m

3 PM

2h 5m

5 PM

2h 14m

8 PM

1h 53m

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 Upper Darby, PA to Bellevue, PA covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Delaware Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.45 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

40.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 81.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near US 13 / Chester Pike.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 81.1 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 2.8 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 13 / Chester Pike

Turn right onto US 13 / Chester Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

11 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimore

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimo...

35.3 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 95 / Delaware Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

57.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward MD 155: Havre de Grace

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 89 Toward MD 155: Havre de Grace

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 Upper Darby, PA to Bellevue, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.

Baltimore

13.8 mi in | ~24m | via I 495

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway	19.9 mi	22m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	11.7 mi	13m
Delaware Turnpike	10.4 mi	12m
Delaware Expressway	7.4 mi	10m
Whiteford Road	6.3 mi	11m
Darlington Road	4.4 mi	7m
Chester Pike	3.1 mi	6m
Level Road	2.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway — 19.9 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Providence Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Providence Road

Turn left onto Oak Lane

1.4 mi · 3 min · Oak Lane

Turn right onto US 13

3.1 mi · 6 min · Chester Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue

0.2 mi · 16 sec · South Stewart Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 95 South: Chester

Merge onto I 95

4.5 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

2.9 mi · 3 min · Delaware Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 495

12 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimore Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 95; US 202

1.6 mi · 1 min · Wilmington Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95

8.2 mi · 9 min · Delaware Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

2.2 mi · 2 min · Delaware Turnpike

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 95

20 mi · 22 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 89 Toward MD 155: Havre de Grace Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward MD 155

Turn straight onto MD 155

2.4 mi · 3 min · Level Road

Turn right onto MD 161

4.4 mi · 7 min · Darlington Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on MD 161

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

1.6 mi · 2 min · Conowingo Road

Turn right onto MD 440

1.8 mi · 3 min · Dublin Road

Turn right onto MD 136

6.3 mi · 11 min · Whiteford Road

Turn right onto MD 165

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pylesville Road

Continue on PA 74

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Delta Road

Turn left onto Line Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Line Road

Continue on Line Road

519 ft · 15 sec · Line Road

Turn right onto Kilgore Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · Kilgore Road

At end of road, turn left onto PA 851

1.2 mi · 2 min · Bryansville Road

Turn right onto Miller Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Miller Road

Turn right onto Gemmill Road

51 ft · 2 sec · Gemmill Road

Arrive at destination

Gemmill 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 40.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.6 miles or 55m 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 34m

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

Before You Leave

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

This is one driving day of about 81.1 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Upper Darby, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 19.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.6 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

41 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bellevue, PA

The final approach into Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, 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

$13.45 one way

$26.89 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$14.73	$29.45
premium	$4.93	$15.73	$31.46
diesel	$5.61	$17.91	$35.81

Estimated Tolls: $0.73

Delaware Turnpike (10.4 mi) $0.73

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

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.3	$8.52	$3.89
Efficient EV	20.3	$7.10	$3.24
EV Truck/SUV	32.4	$11.35	$5.19

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Night in Upper Darby on Tuesday

Local time

11:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:55PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Bellevue, PA

Night in Bellevue on Tuesday

Local time

11:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

24 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

1h 58m 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 Upper Darby, PA to Bellevue, PA covers 81.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Delaware Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.6 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 $13.45 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.

On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Bellevue, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.

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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Bellevue, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bellevue, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Upper Darby, PA

Bellevue, PA

Same local time

24 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 58m on the road

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