Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Waynesburg, PA

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

311.7 mi

502 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 4m ★

6 AM

6h 16m

8 AM

6h 42m

10 AM

6h 25m

12 PM

6h 23m

3 PM

6h 26m

5 PM

6h 40m

8 PM

6h 9m

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

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Waynesburg, PA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 311.7 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip connects Upper Darby to Waynesburg in approximately 6 hours and 16 minutes. Because the route is highway-focused, it is feasible as a one-day drive for those comfortable with a long stint behind the wheel. You should budget roughly $52 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating primarily via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Roy E. Furman Highway, and University Drive, you will transition from the Northeast region toward the western side of the state. While a single day is sufficient, consider your stamina before deciding if you need an overnight break to keep the travel experience pleasant.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

155.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy journey as 84% of this route takes place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for a 236.8-mile stretch of the total distance. This creates a consistent, steady pace that allows you to cover significant ground quickly. As you exit the turnpike and transition onto the Roy E. Furman Highway and University Drive, the road character shifts from long, monotonous highway miles to more localized driving. Prepare yourself for a drive that prioritizes efficiency and speed over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 236.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Roy E. Furman Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 311.7 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 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

13 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

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

Use the right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

17.2 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

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 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...

17.3 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...

17.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Mall Boulevard

17.8 mi into trip | ~31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Towns Along This Route

Between Upper Darby, PA and Waynesburg, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Uniontown.

Chester

17.2 mi in | ~30m

Pottstown

17.2 mi in | ~30m

Harrisburg

17.8 mi in | ~31m

Uniontown

255.5 mi in | ~4h 51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	236.8 mi	4h 18m
Roy E. Furman Highway	14.1 mi	19m
University Drive	10.7 mi	12m
McClellandtown Road	10.5 mi	18m
PA 982	8 mi	13m
Mid-County Expressway	7 mi	9m
State Route 31	6 mi	9m
Schuylkill Expressway	4.2 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 236.8 mi, about 4h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Providence Road

Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn slight left onto PA 3

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Chester Pike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 476

7.0 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 76

3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Exit 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Toward Mall Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76

Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

237 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto PA 31

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

Continue on PA 31

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

Turn left onto PA 982

8.0 mi · 13 min · PA 982

Turn left onto US 119

4.0 mi · 4 min · Memorial Boulevard

Turn straight onto US 119

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Blackstone Road

Merge onto US 119

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Morrell Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 119

11 mi · 12 min · University Drive

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 21 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

162 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto PA 21

10 mi · 18 min · McClellandtown Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 21

14 mi · 19 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 19; PA 21

0.9 mi · 2 min · East High Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto North Porter Street

38 ft · 1 sec · North Porter Street

Arrive at destination

North Porter Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a lengthy 6-hour-plus trip, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue and heavy traffic. You are limited to one recommended stop, so plan it strategically around the halfway point to maximize your efficiency. Given the high percentage of highway travel, stay alert for changing speed limits as you move from the Turnpike onto the Roy E. Furman Highway. Keep your $52 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops to avoid paying premium prices at busy service plazas. Flexibility is key here; if you find the 311.7-mile trek too demanding, do not hesitate to build in an extra break to ensure you arrive in Waynesburg safely.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 155.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.8 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 155.8 miles or 3h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waynesburg, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 311.7 miles and 6h 16m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 236.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 155.8 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 3h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albion, PA

156 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

Abbottstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abbottstown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.8 miles.

Arriving in Waynesburg, PA

The final approach into Waynesburg, 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 Waynesburg, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.58 one way

$103.16 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$56.44	$112.87
premium	$4.92	$60.40	$120.80
diesel	$5.64	$69.25	$138.50

Estimated Tolls: $30.78

Pennsylvania Turnpike (236.8 mi) $30.78

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

$52

Tolls

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.5	1	$32.73	$14.96
Efficient EV	77.9	0	$27.27	$12.47
EV Truck/SUV	124.7	1	$43.64	$19.95

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 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.

Forecast data refreshed 23 minutes ago

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Night in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waynesburg, PA

Night in Waynesburg on Sunday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

78°F

Albion, PA

156 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

8 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

6h 16m 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 Waynesburg, PA covers 311.7 miles and takes about 6h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Roy E. Furman Highway, University Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 155.8 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 $51.58 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Upper Darby, PA and Waynesburg, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Uniontown.

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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Waynesburg, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Waynesburg, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Upper Darby, PA

Waynesburg, PA

Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 16m on the road

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