This 67.6-mile drive from Upper Darby, PA to Old Orchard, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 37 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, and I-78, making it a familiar experience for those accustomed to interstate travel. Since it's a relatively short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, so you'll be staying within familiar territory.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience on this 67.6-mile trip, with 79% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension forms the longest uninterrupted stretch, covering 24.3 miles at a time. This means you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads, making for a relatively consistent driving pace. The Mid-County Expressway and I-78 continue this theme, offering a predominantly fast-paced transit between your two Pennsylvania locations. While not designed for leisurely sightseeing, the efficiency of these highways makes for a predictable and quick journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.6 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
8
41.1 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 44
Toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
7
41.6 mi into trip|~57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 663 North: Quakertown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 663 North: Quakertown
7
63.7 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 71
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
6
65.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward Freemansburg Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Freemansburg Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Old Orchard, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Quakertown along the way.
Exit 44Toward PA 663: Pottstown, QuakertownUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft·7 sec
Toward PA 663 North: QuakertownUse the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto PA 663
2.7 mi·3 min·John Fries Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Portzer Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Portzer Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Portzer Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·Portzer Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto West Pumping Station Road
0.4 mi·1 min·West Pumping Station Road
15
Turn left onto PA 309
7.5 mi·12 min·PA 309
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 78 East: Bethlehem
17
Merge onto I 78
10 mi·11 min·I 78
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 71Toward PA 33 North: StroudsburgUse the slight right lane.
19
Continue on PA 33
0.4 mi·25 sec·Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge
20
Continue on PA 33
0.4 mi·29 sec·PA-33
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Freemansburg AvenueUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto Freemansburg Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·Freemansburg Avenue
23
Turn right onto Old Orchard Drive
0.5 mi·2 min·Old Orchard Drive
24
Turn left onto Baldwin Drive
478 ft·26 sec·Baldwin Drive
25
Turn left onto York Place
81 ft·3 sec·York Place
26
Arrive at destination
York Place
Trip Plan
Given this route's manageable 1 hour and 37-minute duration, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. With no specific stops recommended and a short distance, you can easily complete the 67.6 miles in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 24.3-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as services might be less frequent. The $11 fuel cost suggests you won't need extensive refueling stops, but it's always wise to have a full tank before departing Upper Darby. This efficient drive allows you to maximize your time at your destination in Old Orchard.
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 33.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.8 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Old Orchard, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Upper Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 67.6 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 24.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Upper Darby, PA
· 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 11.6
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.21 one way
$22.41 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$12.27
$24.55
premium
$4.93
$13.11
$26.22
diesel
$5.61
$14.93
$29.85
Estimated Tolls: $3.16
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(24.3 mi)$3.16
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.3
0
$7.10
$3.24
Efficient EV
16.9
0
$5.91
$2.70
EV Truck/SUV
27
0
$9.46
$4.33
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon
in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Old Orchard, PA
Afternoon
in Old Orchard on Friday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
19 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 37m 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 Old Orchard, PA covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, I 78. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 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 $11.21 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Old Orchard, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Quakertown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
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.
