This 132.7-mile drive from Upper Darby, PA to Glenburn, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect the trip to take around 2 hours and 45 minutes, making it ideal for a day trip. The estimated fuel cost is about $22, and the route is primarily on major highways, with 92% of the drive on high-speed roads. Given its efficiency, you won't need to worry about overnight stops. This is a practical option for getting between these two points in Pennsylvania without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.3 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 132.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Get ready for a predominantly highway experience, as this route boasts a 92% highway share. You'll be navigating major arteries like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Mid-County Expressway for the majority of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers an impressive 111.4 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, so you can settle in for some continuous driving. While primarily high-speed, you'll also use local roads like South Lansdowne Avenue at the beginning and end of your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 111.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. 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.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 132.7 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 128.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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.
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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
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128.2 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summi...
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128.3 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit
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132.6 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|Waterford Road
At end of road, turn left onto Waterford Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 131Toward I 81, US 6, US 11: Clarks Summit, Scranton
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Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US 11, US 6 West: Scranton, Clarks Summit
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.2 mi·30 sec·US 6
Toward US 6 West, US 11 North: Clarks Summit
12
Merge onto US 6; US 11
0.6 mi·1 min·Northern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 6; US 11
1.4 mi·3 min·South State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 6; US 11
1.8 mi·3 min·Lackawanna Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Turn right onto Church Hill Road
0.3 mi·46 sec·Church Hill Road
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At end of road, turn left onto Waterford Road
379 ft·18 sec·Waterford Road
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Turn right
64 ft·6 sec
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Turn right
5 ft·0 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this relatively short, 2-hour and 45-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic around Upper Darby. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering the 111.4-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $22 is a good budget point to keep in mind for this efficient journey.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.3 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.4 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 29 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glenburn, 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 132.7 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 Northeast Extension for about 111.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.3 mi from Upper Darby, PA
· 1h 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 66.3 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.4 miles.
Arriving in Glenburn, PA
The final approach into Glenburn, 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 Glenburn, 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
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...
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...
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 13.7
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...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 4.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.00 one way
$44.00 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$24.09
$48.19
premium
$4.93
$25.74
$51.47
diesel
$5.61
$29.30
$58.60
Estimated Tolls: $14.48
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(111.4 mi)$14.48
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
$22
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.8
0
$13.93
$6.37
Efficient EV
33.2
0
$11.61
$5.31
EV Truck/SUV
53.1
0
$18.58
$8.49
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon
in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Glenburn, PA
Afternoon
in Glenburn on Friday
Local time
12:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
2h 45m 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 Glenburn, PA covers 132.7 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, South Lansdowne Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 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 $22.00 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 132.7 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 128.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Glenburn, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge 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.
