Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Monday
Local time
1:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Union City, PA
Drive Time
7h 26m
Distance
371.4 mi
598 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 16m
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6 AM
7h 27m
8 AM
7h 47m
10 AM
7h 34m
12 PM
7h 32m
3 PM
7h 35m
5 PM
7h 46m
8 PM
7h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Union City, PA covers 371.4 miles and takes about 7h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
185.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 26m drive with frequent turns across 371.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lansdowne Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Union City, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lansdowne Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Darby Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Chester Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid-County Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Lansdowne Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Union City, 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
3
Continue on Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
4
Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
8
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
10
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 80 West: Hazleton
12
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
206 mi
·
3 hr 43 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Strattanville
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 322: Strattanville
14
Turn right onto Route 322
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 322
15
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
17
Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
18
Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North 1st Avenue
19
Turn right onto North School Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
North School Street
20
Continue on Route 208
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Route 208
21
Continue on Route 208
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 208
22
Continue straight
9.5 mi
·
14 min
23
Turn left onto Route 36 and 62
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Route 36 and 62
24
Turn right onto Colonel Drake Highway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonel Drake Highway
25
Continue on Tionesta Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tionesta Road
26
Continue on East State Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
27
Continue on Titusville Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Titusville Road
28
Continue on Plank Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Plank Road
29
Continue on East Central Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Central Avenue
30
Turn slight right onto West Spring Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Spring Street
31
Continue on Hydetown Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Hydetown Road
32
Continue on William Flinn Highway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
William Flinn Highway
33
Continue on Erie Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Erie Street
34
Continue on William Flinn Highway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
William Flinn Highway
35
Continue on Titusville Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Titusville Road
36
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
37
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 3h 43m into the drive.
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 82 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.7 miles or 3h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Upper Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 371.4 miles and 7h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 185.7 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 3h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Union City, PA
The final approach into Union City, 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 Union City, 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
$61.46 one way
$122.91 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $67.25 | $134.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $71.97 | $143.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $82.51 | $165.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.4 | 1 | $39.00 | $17.83 |
| Efficient EV | 92.9 | 1 | $32.50 | $14.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.6 | 1 | $52.00 | $23.77 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Union City, PA
Late night in Union City on Monday
Local time
1:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
30 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
7h 26m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Union City, PA covers 371.4 miles and takes about 7h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.7 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 $61.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Union City, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Union City, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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