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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Trappe, PA

Drive Time

52m

Distance

28.2 mi

45 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

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Trappe, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Trappe, PA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pottstown Expressway, Mid-County Expressway, South Lansdowne Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Pottstown Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

14.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Trappe, PA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pottstown Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Lansdowne Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 28.2 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 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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Lansdowne Avenue

Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
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
9.9 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova
7
15.1 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 422 West: Pottstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 422 West: Pottstown
7
23.6 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Collegeville

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. Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Collegeville

Towns Along This Route

Between Upper Darby, PA and Trappe, PA, road signs point toward Villanova, Pottstown and Collegeville.

Villanova

9.9 mi in | ~19m

Pottstown

15 mi in | ~31m

Collegeville

23.6 mi in | ~43m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pottstown Expressway 6 mi 8m
Mid-County Expressway 3.9 mi 5m
South Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
West Chester Pike 2.2 mi 4m
County Line Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
King of Prussia Road 2 mi 4m
South Trappe Road 1.7 mi 2m
Black Rock Road 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pottstown Expressway — 6 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Trappe, 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
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

Continue on Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4

Turn slight left onto PA 3

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 476

3.9 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 13 Toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on King of Prussia Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · King of Prussia Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

Turn left onto Upper Gulph Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Upper Gulph Road
10

Turn right onto Radnor Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Radnor Road
11

At end of road, turn right onto Croton Road

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Croton Road
12

At end of road, turn left onto South Warner Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Warner Road
13

Turn left onto Devon Park Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Devon Park Drive
Use the left lane.
14

Take the ramp

249 ft · 7 sec
Toward US 202 North, US 422 West: King of Prussia, Pottstown
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 422 West: Pottstown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on US 422

2.1 mi · 2 min · County Line Expressway
17

Continue on US 422

6.0 mi · 8 min · Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Collegeville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto PA 29

0.5 mi · 59 sec · South Collegeville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Turn sharp right onto Black Rock Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Black Rock Road
21

Turn right onto PA 113

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Trappe Road
22

Continue on PA 113

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 3rd Avenue
23

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · West Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6 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 28.2 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.1 miles or 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trappe, 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 28.2 miles and 52m.

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 Pottstown Expressway for about 6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.1 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

14 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 28.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Trappe, PA

The final approach into Trappe, 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 Trappe, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 19.4
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $1 near mile 1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 1
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 5.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.67 one way

$9.33 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $5.11 $10.21
premium $4.92 $5.46 $10.93
diesel $5.64 $6.27 $12.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Essington, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Springfield Ford

Springfield, PA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Urban Edge Broomall Commons (Broomall, PA)

Broomall, PA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Wawa Folcroft

Folcroft, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Cedar Realty Quartermaster Plaza (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ACME Penn Valley #0613

Penn Valley, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Robin Ford

Glenolden, PA

Blink Network

2 DCFC

eVgo Network: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 Blink Network: 2 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 2 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.5 0 $2.96 $1.35
Efficient EV 7.1 0 $2.47 $1.13
EV Truck/SUV 11.3 0 $3.95 $1.80

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Evening in Upper Darby on Monday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny

SW 15 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Destination

Trappe, PA

Evening in Trappe on Monday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

18 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

52m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Trappe, PA covers 28.2 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pottstown Expressway, Mid-County Expressway, South Lansdowne Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 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 $4.67 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 28.2 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.
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 9.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Trappe, PA, road signs point toward Villanova, Pottstown and Collegeville.

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