Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Weatherly, PA

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

91 mi

146 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 50m ★

6 AM

1h 58m

8 AM

2h 15m

10 AM

2h 4m

12 PM

2h 3m

3 PM

2h 5m

5 PM

2h 15m

8 PM

1h 53m

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

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Weatherly, PA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick getaway from Upper Darby to Weatherly, you are looking at a straightforward 91-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $15 on fuel, making it an affordable excursion within Pennsylvania’s Northeast region. You will primarily utilize the Mid-County Expressway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension to navigate between these two points. Because the trip is relatively short, it offers a great deal of flexibility for your schedule, whether you want to head out early in the morning or later in the day.

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

45.5 miles from Upper Darby, PA

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

Drive Character

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which serves as the backbone of the trip and features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 56 miles. While the initial portion involves local navigation via South Lansdowne Avenue, the route quickly transitions into a more consistent, fast-paced interstate experience. Because of this composition, you can expect a functional, efficient drive rather than a winding backroads adventure. The transition from the suburban feel of Upper Darby to the more rural landscape near Weatherly happens smoothly as you log those highway miles.

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

There are about 28 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 56 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. 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 13 significant decision points across 91 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 72.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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

Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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

72.8 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg

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 74 Toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stro...

73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 209 South: Lehighton

73.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward US 209 South: Lehighton

Towns Along This Route

Between Upper Darby, PA and Weatherly, PA, road signs point toward Lehighton and Stroudsburg.

Lehighton

72.8 mi in | ~1h 30m

Stroudsburg

72.8 mi in | ~1h 30m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	56 mi	1h
Mid-County Expressway	10.8 mi	14m
South Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
Hudson Drive	3 mi	4m
Hunter Street	2.8 mi	3m
East Catawissa Street	2.5 mi	3m
West Chester Pike	2.2 mi	4m
Mauch Chunk Street	1.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 56 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 476; PATP

56 mi · 1 hr · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 74 Toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward US 209 South: Lehighton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

420 ft · 10 sec

Toward US 209 South: Lehighton Use the none lane.

Merge onto US 209

1.6 mi · 2 min · Interchange Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 209

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Bankway Street

Continue on US 209

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Sargent Stanley Hoffman Boulevard

Toward US 209 South Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 209

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street

Continue on US 209

1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street

Continue on US 209

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Susquehanna Street

Turn right onto US 209

123 ft · 1 sec · Lehigh Avenue

Continue on US 209

0.5 mi · 32 sec · Lehigh Street

Continue on US 209

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Lehigh Avenue

Continue on US 209

2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street

Turn right onto PA 93

523 ft · 7 sec · Hudson Drive

Continue on State Route 93

2.8 mi · 3 min · Hunter Street

Continue on PA 93

2.9 mi · 4 min · Hudson Drive

Turn right onto Brenkman Drive

1.6 mi · 2 min · Brenkman Drive

Continue on Hudsondale Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hudsondale Street

Arrive at destination

Hudsondale Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 91-mile trek, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic hours on the Mid-County Expressway, which can add unnecessary time to your commute. Since the drive is under two hours, you likely won't need a formal rest stop, but keeping a flexible schedule is a major advantage for such a short distance. Budgeting $15 for fuel is a safe estimate, though it is always smart to fill up your tank before hopping on the Turnpike to avoid higher service plaza prices. Given that the majority of your time is spent on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, stay alert for changing speed limits and toll transitions along that 56-mile stretch. Keep your payment method handy for tolls to ensure a seamless transition from the expressway to your final destination.

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 45.5 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 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 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.5 miles or 1h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weatherly, 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 91 miles and 1h 58m.

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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 56 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.5 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Adamstown, PA

46 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

Adamstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Abington, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Weatherly, PA

The final approach into Weatherly, 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 Weatherly, 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

$15.06 one way

$30.12 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$16.48	$32.95
premium	$4.92	$17.63	$35.27
diesel	$5.64	$20.22	$40.43

Estimated Tolls: $7.28

Pennsylvania Turnpike (56 mi) $7.28

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.3	$9.56	$4.37
Efficient EV	22.8	$7.96	$3.64
EV Truck/SUV	36.4	$12.74	$5.82

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 from now

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Evening in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

7:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Weatherly, PA

Evening in Weatherly on Sunday

Local time

7:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

62°F

Adamstown, PA

46 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

26 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 58m 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 Weatherly, PA covers 91 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, South Lansdowne Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.5 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 $15.06 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.

Between Upper Darby, PA and Weatherly, PA, road signs point toward Lehighton and Stroudsburg.

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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Weatherly, 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 Weatherly, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Upper Darby, PA

Weatherly, PA

Same local time

26 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 58m on the road

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