Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Edinboro, PA

Drive Time

7h 29m

Distance

401.3 mi

646 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 20m ★
6 AM
7h 30m
8 AM
7h 50m
10 AM
7h 37m
12 PM
7h 35m
3 PM
7h 38m
5 PM
7h 49m
8 PM
7h 24m

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

Downtown Edinboro, PA, PA

Edinboro, PA

Felix-Antoine Coutu

Trip Overview

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Edinboro, PA covers 401.3 miles and takes about 7h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 256.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.40 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

200.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Edinboro, PA covers 401.3 miles and takes about 7h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 256.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Lansdowne Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 401.3 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 0.3 miles (South Lansdowne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Lansdowne Avenue

Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
5.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6
91.8 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

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

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
5
92.6 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
6
401.2 mi into trip | ~7h 29m in | PA 99 / Erie Street

Turn right onto PA 99 / Erie Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Edinboro, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.

Mount Pocono

91.8 mi in | ~1h 50m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 256.6 mi 4h 37m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 75 mi 1h 21m
I 79 48.3 mi 51m
Mid-County Expressway 10.8 mi 14m
South Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
West Chester Pike 2.2 mi 4m
Route 6N 1.6 mi 2m
West Plum Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 256.6 mi, about 4h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Providence Road
2

Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue
3

Continue on Darby Road

472 ft · 14 sec · Darby Road
4

Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Chester Pike
5

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

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
7

Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
8

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
10

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 24 sec
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 80 West: Hazleton
12

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

257 mi · 4 hr 37 min · Keystone Shortway
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 79 North: Erie
14

Merge slight right

48 mi · 51 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 6N: Albion, Edinboro
16

Keep slight right

167 ft · 4 sec
17

Turn straight onto Route 6N

1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 6N
18

Continue on West Plum Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Plum Street
19

Turn right onto Erie Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Erie Street
20

Turn left onto Waterford Street

125 ft · 3 sec · Waterford Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 200.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 3h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 256.6 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 88 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 200.7 miles or 3h 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edinboro, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Upper Darby, PA

This is one driving day of about 401.3 miles and 7h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 256.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 200.7 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 3h 49m into the drive

Downtown Corning, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Corning, NY

201 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hornell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 200.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 256.6 miles.

Arriving in Edinboro, PA

The final approach into Edinboro, 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 Edinboro, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

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
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 13.8
View on nps.gov
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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$66.40 one way

$132.81 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $72.66 $145.32
premium $4.92 $77.76 $155.53
diesel $5.64 $89.15 $178.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 140.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 120.4 1 $42.14 $19.26
Efficient EV 100.3 1 $35.11 $16.05
EV Truck/SUV 160.5 2 $56.18 $25.68

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 8 hours ago

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Late night in Upper Darby on Monday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Edinboro, PA

Late night in Edinboro on Monday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

31 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

7h 29m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Edinboro, PA covers 401.3 miles and takes about 7h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 79. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 200.7 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 $66.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 401.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Lansdowne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Edinboro, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.

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