Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Morning in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Pine Grove, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Grove, PA
Thomas P
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike, Media Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 45.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kennett-Oxford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 17.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near US 1 / State Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 1 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 1 / State Road
Turn left onto US 1 / State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Continue onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun
5
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Forge Road
At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road
Navigation decision point
4
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Oxford
24.2 mi in
|
~43m
|
via US 1
Rising Sun
24.2 mi in
|
~43m
|
via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.4 mi | 23m |
| Baltimore Pike | 15.3 mi | 26m |
| Media Bypass | 4 mi | 5m |
| Springfield Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Street Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Providence Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 17.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Pine Grove, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn right onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Springfield Road
3
Turn left onto US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Media Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 1
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 1
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
8
Turn right onto PA 472
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
9
Turn left onto Street Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Street Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Forge Road
11
Continue on Ashville Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ashville Road
12
Turn left
28 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pine Grove, PA
The final approach into Pine Grove, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Pine Grove, PA
Morning in Pine Grove on Friday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Westtown, PA
23 mi in
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
7 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 14m 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 Pine Grove, PA covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike, Media Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 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 $7.49 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 is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 1 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State 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.
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