Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Brush Valley, PA

Drive Time

5h 16m

Distance

254.2 mi

409 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 3m ★

6 AM

5h 17m

8 AM

5h 44m

10 AM

5h 26m

12 PM

5h 23m

3 PM

5h 27m

5 PM

5h 42m

8 PM

5h 9m

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 Brush Valley, PA covers 254.2 miles and takes about 5h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

127.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 16m drive with frequent turns across 254.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Lansdowne Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Brush Valley, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Lansdowne Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Darby Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Chester Pike	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 476 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Mid-County Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 76 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Schuylkill Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 202	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Lansdowne Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Providence Road

Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

Continue on Darby Road

472 ft · 14 sec · Darby Road

Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Chester Pike

Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

7.0 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

0.4 mi · 53 sec · I 76 West: Valley Forge

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

0.1 mi · 10 sec · US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Mall Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76 West: Harrisburg

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Altoona, Johnstown

Turn left onto Business 220

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Business 220

Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

Merge slight left

2.4 mi · 2 min

Take the exit slight right toward PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna

0.4 mi · 50 sec · PA 56: Johnstown, Cessna

Turn straight onto Quaker Valley Road

3.8 mi · 5 min · Quaker Valley Road

Continue on Eichler Road

10 mi · 15 min · Eichler Road

Continue on Clear Shade Drive

11 mi · 14 min · Clear Shade Drive

Continue on Scalp Avenue

3.7 mi · 6 min · Scalp Avenue

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scalp Avenue

144 ft · 3 sec · Scalp Avenue

Exit the roundabout onto Scalp Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Scalp Avenue

Continue on Bedford Street

3.2 mi · 6 min · Bedford Street

Continue on Clinton Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Clinton Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

Turn left onto Broad Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Laurel Avenue

At the end of the road, turn right onto Strayer Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Strayer Street

Continue on Harold Avenue

15 mi · 23 min · Harold Avenue

Turn left onto Valley View Road

351 ft · 15 sec · Valley View Road

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 127.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.

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 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.1 miles or 2h 38m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brush Valley, 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 254.2 miles and 5h 16m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 127.1 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 2h 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

127 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.

Corning, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brush Valley, PA

The final approach into Brush Valley, 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 Brush Valley, 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

$42.06 one way

$84.13 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$46.03	$92.05
premium	$4.92	$49.26	$98.52
diesel	$5.64	$56.47	$112.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	76.3	0	$26.69	$12.20
Efficient EV	63.6	0	$22.24	$10.17
EV Truck/SUV	101.7	1	$35.59	$16.27

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Evening in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brush Valley, PA

Evening in Brush Valley on Sunday

Local time

7:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°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

12 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

5h 16m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Brush Valley, PA covers 254.2 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 127.1 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 $42.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Brush Valley, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Upper Darby, PA to Brush Valley, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.