Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Jenkintown, PA

Drive Time

38m

Distance

17.7 mi

28 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

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 Jenkintown, PA covers 17.7 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ogontz Avenue, East Washington Lane, Roosevelt Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on Ogontz Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

8.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 17.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Ogontz Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near East Baltimore Avenue.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 17.7 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 0.8 miles (East Baltimore Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | East Baltimore Avenue

Turn right onto East Baltimore Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

7.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway

Merge onto I 76 / Schuylkill Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

8.4 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 340B Toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard

10.9 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward PA 611: Broad Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 611: Broad Street

11.3 mi into trip | ~26m in | PA 611 / North Broad Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 611 / North Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Ogontz Avenue	2.9 mi	5m
East Washington Lane	2.4 mi	5m
Roosevelt Expressway	2.3 mi	3m
East Baltimore Avenue	1.9 mi	5m
Westminster Avenue	1.2 mi	3m
Schuylkill Expressway	1.2 mi	1m
Belmont Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
South 57th Street	1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Ogontz Avenue — 2.9 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Providence Road

Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

Turn right onto East Baltimore Avenue

1.9 mi · 5 min · East Baltimore Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto South 57th Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · South 57th Street

Continue on North 57th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North 57th Street

Turn right onto Westminster Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · Westminster Avenue

Turn left onto Belmont Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Belmont Avenue

Turn right onto Montgomery Drive

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Montgomery Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 76 West

Merge onto I 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 340B Toward US 1 North: Roosevelt Boulevard

Continue on US 1

2.3 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward PA 611: Broad Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Saint Lukes Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Saint Lukes Street

Toward PA 611: Broad Street

At end of road, turn left onto PA 611

0.2 mi · 40 sec · North Broad Street

Use the left lane.

Turn slight left onto Belfield Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Belfield Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · Ogontz Avenue

Turn slight right onto East Washington Lane

2.4 mi · 5 min · East Washington Lane

Merge onto PA 611

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Old York Road

Turn right onto West Avenue

179 ft · 6 sec · West Avenue

Arrive at destination

West Avenue

Trip Plan

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 8.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.9 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 17.7 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.8 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jenkintown, 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 17.7 miles and 38m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Ogontz Avenue for about 2.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.8 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

9 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 17.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jenkintown, PA

The final approach into Jenkintown, 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 Jenkintown, PA.

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 near mile 5.5

Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure

View on nps.gov

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 5.5

View on nps.gov

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...

15 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 4.3

View on nps.gov

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

$2.93 one way

$5.86 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$3.20	$6.41
premium	$4.92	$3.43	$6.86
diesel	$5.64	$3.93	$7.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5.3	$1.86	$0.85
Efficient EV	4.4	$1.55	$0.71
EV Truck/SUV	7.1	$2.48	$1.13

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Morning in Upper Darby on Monday

Local time

8:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Jenkintown, PA

Morning in Jenkintown on Monday

Local time

8:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

15 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

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Jenkintown, PA covers 17.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Ogontz Avenue, East Washington Lane, Roosevelt Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.8 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 $2.93 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.

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

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