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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Trevorton, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

128.6 mi

207 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m

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

Downtown Trevorton, PA, PA

Trevorton, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Trevorton, PA covers 128.6 miles and takes about 2h 52m 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, William Penn Highway, Mid-County Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.32 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

64.3 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 128.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Trevorton, PA covers 128.6 miles and takes about 2h 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 37 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 37.5 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.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 128.6 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 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 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
54.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

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 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
7
78.2 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
7
78.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

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 Trevorton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.

Harrisburg

54.3 mi in | ~1h 9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 37.5 mi 40m
William Penn Highway 21.7 mi 26m
Mid-County Expressway 10.8 mi 14m
Centre Turnpike 10.6 mi 12m
Sunbury Road 9.4 mi 11m
Chestnut Street 4.5 mi 6m
Trevorton Road 3.7 mi 6m
Locust Gap Highway 3.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 37.5 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
7

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway
8

Continue on I 476; PATP

38 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 3 min
Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
11

Merge onto I 78; US 22

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 29 Toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
14

Merge onto PA 61

2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on PA 61

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
17

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
18

Continue on PA 61

0.2 mi · 20 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
19

Turn left onto US 209

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
20

At end of road, turn right onto US 209

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Centre Street
21

Turn left onto US 209

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
22

Continue on US 209; PA 901

1.8 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
Use the straight lane.
23

At end of road, turn left onto PA 901

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Sunbury Street
24

Continue on PA 901

9.4 mi · 11 min · Sunbury Road
25

Continue on PA 901

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
26

Continue on PA 901

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway
27

Continue on PA 54; PA 901

3.2 mi · 3 min · Locust Gap Highway
28

Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Brennans Farm Road
29

Continue on South 6th Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · South 6th Street
30

Turn left onto PA 61

4.5 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Street
31

Continue on PA 61

0.6 mi · 50 sec · East Sunbury Street
32

At end of road, turn right onto PA 61

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North 6th Street
33

Turn left onto PA 225

195 ft · 6 sec · North 2nd Street
34

Turn right onto PA 225

3.7 mi · 6 min · Trevorton Road
35

Continue on PA 225

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Shamokin Street
36

Turn right onto PA 890

83 ft · 1 sec · North 5th Street
37

Arrive at destination

PA 890

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.3 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.5 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 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.3 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trevorton, 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 128.6 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 37.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.3 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 1h 24m into the drive

human settlement in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kutztown, PA

64 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

Norristown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Allentown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.3 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Trevorton, PA

The final approach into Trevorton, 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 Trevorton, 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.

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
Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure
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
View on nps.gov
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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 13.3
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 ~41 min detour Free near mile 4.4
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 97.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.32 one way

$42.64 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $23.35 $46.70
premium $4.93 $24.94 $49.88
diesel $5.61 $28.39 $56.79

Estimated Tolls: $5.70

Pennsylvania Turnpike (37.5 mi) $4.88
Centre Turnpike (10.6 mi) $0.74
Lehigh Valley Thruway (1.1 mi) $0.08

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

$21

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.6 0 $13.50 $6.17
Efficient EV 32.2 0 $11.25 $5.14
EV Truck/SUV 51.4 0 $18.00 $8.23

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Night in Upper Darby on Thursday

Local time

11:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Trevorton, PA

Night in Trevorton on Thursday

Local time

11:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Kutztown, PA

64 mi in

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

2h 52m 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 Trevorton, PA covers 128.6 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, William Penn Highway, Mid-County Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.3 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 $21.32 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 128.6 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 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Trevorton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.

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