Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Night in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Grove City, PA
Drive Time
6h 33m
Distance
348.8 mi
561 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 21m
★
6 AM
6h 33m
8 AM
6h 58m
10 AM
6h 42m
12 PM
6h 39m
3 PM
6h 43m
5 PM
6h 56m
8 PM
6h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grove City, PA
Colwyn Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Grove City, PA covers 348.8 miles and takes about 6h 33m 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 $57.72 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
174.4 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 33m drive with frequent turns across 348.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 33m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Grove City, 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 |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | 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 Grove City, 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
252 mi
·
4 hr 33 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 173: Grove City, Sandy Lake
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
PA 173: Grove City, Sandy Lake
14
Turn left onto Sandy Lake Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Sandy Lake Road
15
Continue on North Broad Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
16
Turn right onto Erie Street
305 ft
·
11 sec
·
Erie Street
17
Turn left onto South Center Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Center Street
18
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 174.4 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 3h 16m 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.4 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grove City, 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.
+
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 348.8 miles and 6h 33m.
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 174.4 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 3h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 174.4 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grove City, PA
The final approach into Grove City, 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 Grove City, 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
$57.72 one way
$115.43 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
122 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $63.15 | $126.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $67.59 | $135.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.49 | $154.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.6 | 1 | $36.62 | $16.74 |
| Efficient EV | 87.2 | 0 | $30.52 | $13.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139.5 | 1 | $48.83 | $22.32 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Destination
Grove City, PA
Night in Grove City on Sunday
Local time
9:46 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
26 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
6h 33m 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 Grove City, PA covers 348.8 miles and takes about 6h 33m 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 174.4 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 $57.72 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 33m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Grove City, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Grove City, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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