Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upper Darby, PA to Willow Street, PA is 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 41m via Kennett-Oxford Bypass and Baltimore Pike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with a focus on navigating surface roads rather than high-speed highways. It's a manageable distance for a single day, offering flexibility in your timing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.4 mi | 23m |
| Baltimore Pike | 15.3 mi | 26m |
| Kirkwood Pike | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Beaver Valley Pike | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Media Bypass | 4 mi | 5m |
| Springfield Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Penn Grant Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Willow Street, PA.
Start on West Providence Road
Turn right onto Springfield Road
Turn left onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 472
Continue on PA 472
Continue on PA 472
Turn left onto PA 372
Turn right onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Turn left onto Penn Grant Road
Turn right onto PA 272
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Given the relatively short 1h 41m drive time, you have the flexibility to depart whenever works best for you. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours at your destination. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the 30-mile mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $11, and plan to refuel before you leave Upper Darby or upon arrival in Willow Street if necessary.
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.
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 14 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 53m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willow Street, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Upper Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 1h 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 63.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 1 / State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto Penn Grant Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto PA 272 / Willow Street Pike
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.63 one way
$21.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.15 | $28.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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This route has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 64.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or exit is 17.4 miles on the Kennett-Oxford Bypass. As you transition away from the bypass, be prepared for frequent intersections and turns typical of local driving.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near US 1 / State Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 1 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Willow Street, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Oxford
Rising Sun
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 64.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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