Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Evening in Upper Darby on Thursday
Local time
6:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Kulpmont, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
117.3 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Kulpmont, PA covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 34m 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 $19.45 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 117.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 117.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Kulpmont, PA is easy. At 2h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Kulpmont, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lansdowne Avenue | — | — |
| Darby Road | — | — |
| West Chester Pike | — | — |
| I 476 North | — | — |
| Mid-County Expressway | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
| I 78 | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Kulpmont, 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
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
10
Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
11
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
22 mi
·
26 min
·
William Penn Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
PA 61 North: Pottsville
13
Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
PA 61 North: Pottsville
14
Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
15
Continue on Centre Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
16
Continue on Route 61 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
17
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
18
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Mauch Chunk Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Centre Street
21
Turn left onto West Market Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Market Street
22
Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sunbury Street
24
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
25
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
26
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
27
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
28
Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Brennans Farm Road
29
Continue on South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 6th Street
30
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
31
Turn left onto South 9th Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 9th Street
32
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 1h 17m 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 1h 17m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kulpmont, 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 117.3 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 58.7 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kulpmont, PA
The final approach into Kulpmont, 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 Kulpmont, 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
$19.45 one way
$38.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.30 | $42.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.51 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Kulpmont, PA
Evening in Kulpmont on Thursday
Local time
6:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Kutztown, PA
59 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
20 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 34m 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 Kulpmont, PA covers 117.3 miles and takes about 2h 34m 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 58.7 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 $19.45 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.
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Kulpmont, PA is easy. At 2h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Kulpmont, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Kulpmont, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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