Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Evening in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Emsworth, PA
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
311.8 mi
502 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 52m
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6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emsworth, PA
Ezkol Arnak
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Emsworth, PA covers 311.8 miles and takes about 6h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Mid-County Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 270.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.59 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
155.9 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 4m highway drive covering 311.8 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. The longest continuous stretch is about 270.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 270.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in.
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 311.8 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 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 328B-A/327
Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...
9
17.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...
9
17.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
9
290.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
10
305.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 19 North, PA 65 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
Exit 1C
Toward US 19 North, PA 65 North
Towns Along This Route
Between Upper Darby, PA and Emsworth, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg, Monroeville and Pittsburgh.
Chester
17.2 mi in
|
~30m
Pottstown
17.2 mi in
|
~30m
Harrisburg
17.8 mi in
|
~31m
Monroeville
289.4 mi in
|
~5h 28m
Pittsburgh
290 mi in
|
~5h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 270.7 mi | 4h 54m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Ohio River Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 12m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| South Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| I 76 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 270.7 mi, about 4h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Emsworth, 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
Use the none lane.
3
Continue on Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto PA 3
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 476
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 16B
Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 76
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 328B-A/327
Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Mall Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
Use the none lane.
13
Merge onto I 76
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 76; PATP
271 mi
·
4 hr 54 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 57
Toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
Use the none lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
Use the none lane.
19
Merge onto I 376; US 22
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the none lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 70C
Toward I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge, North Shore
Use the slight right lane.
21
Continue on I 279
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 279
22
Take the exit
345 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 1B-C
Toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 1C
Toward US 19 North, PA 65 North
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
24
Continue on PA 65
6.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Ohio River Boulevard
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto Lowry Avenue
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lowry Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Lowry Avenue
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.9 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 270.7 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.9 miles or 3h 2m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Emsworth, 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 311.8 miles and 6h 4m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 270.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.9 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.9 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 270.7 miles.
Arriving in Emsworth, PA
The final approach into Emsworth, 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 Emsworth, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.59 one way
$103.19 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $56.46 | $112.91 |
| premium | $4.92 | $60.42 | $120.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.27 | $138.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $35.19
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(270.7 mi)
$35.19
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
$52
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$112–$137
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.74 | $14.97 |
| Efficient EV | 78 | 0 | $27.28 | $12.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.7 | 1 | $43.65 | $19.96 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Emsworth, PA
Evening in Emsworth on Sunday
Local time
6:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
51°F
Cuba, NY
156 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
16 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
6h 4m 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 Emsworth, PA covers 311.8 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, Mid-County Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.9 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 $51.59 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 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 311.8 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 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Emsworth, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg, Monroeville and Pittsburgh.
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