Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Morrisville, PA

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

38.2 mi

62 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

0h 59m ★

6 AM

1h 5m

8 AM

1h 15m

10 AM

1h 8m

12 PM

1h 7m

3 PM

1h 9m

5 PM

1h 14m

8 PM

1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Morrisville, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Traveling from Upper Darby to Morrisville covers 38.2 miles across the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path relies heavily on major expressways, ensuring a direct connection between these two points. Because the journey is relatively short and efficient, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing to build in rest stops. It is a straightforward transit route that prioritizes speed and reliability over leisurely sightseeing.

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

19.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 74% of this 38.2-mile journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend much of your time navigating the Delaware Expressway, the Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway, and the Vine Street Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 23.2 miles along the Delaware Expressway, which sets the pace for the majority of your time behind the wheel. While the route is efficient, be prepared for the typical density of high-speed regional corridors. It is less about scenic winding roads and more about steady, high-speed movement through the Pennsylvania landscape.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Longacre Boulevard.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 38.2 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 1.6 miles (Longacre Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles (I 295 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

1.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | Longacre Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6.5 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 344 Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...

27.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 295 / Delaware Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295 / Delaware Expressway toward I 295 East: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Exit 40 Toward I 295 East: Trenton

32.4 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward US 1 North: Trenton

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5A Toward US 1 North: Trenton

35.6 mi into trip | ~59m in | Woolston Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Woolston Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Morrisville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Fairless Hills along the way.

Fairless Hills

35.1 mi in | ~57m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Delaware Expressway	23.2 mi	31m
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway	2.3 mi	3m
Vine Street Expressway	1.9 mi	2m
West Trenton Avenue	1.7 mi	2m
Baily Road	1 mi	3m
Schuylkill Expressway	1 mi	1m
Whitby Avenue	1 mi	2m
Baltimore Avenue	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Delaware Expressway — 23.2 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · West Providence Road

Turn right onto South Lansdowne Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · South Lansdowne Avenue

Turn left onto Baily Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Baily Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 13

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Church Lane

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Longacre Boulevard

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Longacre Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard

181 ft · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard

Continue on Longacre Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Longacre Boulevard

Continue on North Longacre Boulevard

0.4 mi · 57 sec · North Longacre Boulevard

Continue on Whitby Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Whitby Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 13

0.7 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Avenue

Turn right onto South 45th Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · South 45th Street

Turn left onto Chester Avenue

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Chester Avenue

Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Woodland Avenue

Continue on US 13

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Baltimore Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn slight right onto South University Avenue

0.3 mi · 55 sec · South University Avenue

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76 West

Merge onto I 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 344 Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 676; US 30

1.4 mi · 2 min · Vine Street Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Vine Street Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 95 North: New York

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · this road

Exit 22

Merge onto I 95

18 mi · 24 min · Delaware Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

5.3 mi · 7 min · Delaware Expressway

Exit 40 Toward I 295 East: Trenton Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 5A Toward US 1 North: Trenton Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 1

2.3 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Toward Fairless Hills Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Stony Hill Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Stony Hill Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto Woolston Drive

299 ft · 7 sec · Woolston Drive

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto Woolston Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Woolston Drive

Toward Morrisville Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto Trenton Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Trenton Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on West Trenton Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Trenton Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Continue on Hamilton Boulevard

82 ft · 9 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

Arrive at destination

Hamilton Boulevard

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 1-hour and 4-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the heavy reliance on major expressways like the Vine Street Expressway, you may want to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you stay within your estimated travel time. You won't need to plan for any stops given the short distance, but keeping your fuel budget of $6 in mind is a good habit for local travel. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on traffic alerts for the Delaware Expressway before you head out, as that 23.2-mile stretch is the most critical segment of your journey. By checking road conditions in advance, you can keep your travel time consistent and stress-free.

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 19.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 38.2 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.1 miles or 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morrisville, 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 38.2 miles and 1h 4m.

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 Delaware Expressway for about 23.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.1 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

19 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 38.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Morrisville, PA

The final approach into Morrisville, 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 Morrisville, 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

$6.32 one way

$12.64 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$6.92	$13.83
premium	$4.92	$7.40	$14.80
diesel	$5.64	$8.49	$16.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.5	$4.01	$1.83
Efficient EV	9.6	$3.34	$1.53
EV Truck/SUV	15.3	$5.35	$2.44

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Late night in Upper Darby on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morrisville, PA

Late night in Morrisville on Monday

Local time

12:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

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

1h 4m 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 Morrisville, PA covers 38.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway, Vine Street Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.1 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 $6.32 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.