Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Brookhaven, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookhaven, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Brookhaven, PA covers 10 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Baltimore Pike, Mid-County Expressway, Springfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on East Baltimore Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 10 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Baltimore Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Springfield Road.
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 10 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (West Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese 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
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West Baltimore Avenue
Turn left onto West Baltimore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward I 476 South: Chester
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 476 South: Chester
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward MacDade Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward MacDade Boulevard
8
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MacDade Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MacDade Boulevard West
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 Brookhaven, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Macdade Boulevard West along the way.
Macdade Boulevard West
8 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Baltimore Pike | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Baltimore Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Providence Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| MacDade Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Baltimore Pike
— 3.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Brookhaven, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn right onto Springfield Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Springfield Road
3
Turn left onto West Baltimore Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Baltimore Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on East Baltimore Pike
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 476 South: Chester
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 476
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1
Toward MacDade Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MacDade Boulevard West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
10
Continue on MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
11
Continue on East 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
12
Turn right onto PA 352
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
PA 352
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
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
Brookhaven, PA
Afternoon in Brookhaven on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
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
18m 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 Brookhaven, PA covers 10 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Baltimore Pike, Mid-County Expressway, Springfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 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 $1.66 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 10 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 0.4 miles (Springfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (West Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Brookhaven, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Macdade Boulevard West 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 by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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