Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macungie, PA
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The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Macungie, PA covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, Kings Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 52.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Lansdowne Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 37.6 miles (Old Woods Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Old Woods Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Kings Highway | 6.2 mi | 14m |
| South Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| Old Plains Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Kings Highway North | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Macungie, PA.
Start on West Providence Road
Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
Continue on Darby Road
Turn slight left onto PA 3
Take the exit
Merge onto I 476
Turn slight left onto I 476
Continue on I 476; PATP
Turn right
Turn right onto Old Woods Road
Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road
Turn slight left onto Nace Road
Turn left onto Carvers Hill Road
Turn right onto Old Plains Road
Turn left onto PA 663
Turn right onto Geryville Pike
Continue on Kings Highway
Merge onto PA 29; PA 100
Turn slight left onto PA 100
Continue on PA 100
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Macungie, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.64 one way
$17.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
1:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Macungie on Friday
Local time
1:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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