Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Baldwin, PA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

17m

Distance

7.8 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 16m ★

6 AM

0h 18m

8 AM

0h 21m

10 AM

0h 19m

12 PM

0h 19m

3 PM

0h 19m

5 PM

0h 21m

8 PM

0h 17m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Baldwin, PA covers 7.8 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chester Pike, West Providence Road, Oak Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.1 miles on Chester Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.29 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

3.9 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 7.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Chester Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Oak Lane.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Oak Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

4

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | Oak Lane

Turn left onto Oak Lane

Navigation decision point

6

2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 13 / Chester Pike

Turn right onto US 13 / Chester Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

5

6 mi into trip | ~13m in | South Stewart Avenue

Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3

6.7 mi into trip | ~14m in | PA 291 / Industrial Highway

Turn right onto PA 291 / Industrial Highway

Navigation decision point

3

7.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | Baldwin Creek

Turn right onto Baldwin Creek

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Chester Pike	3.1 mi	6m
West Providence Road	1.5 mi	3m
Oak Lane	1.4 mi	3m
Industrial Highway	0.9 mi	2m
South Stewart Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Baldwin Creek	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Chester Pike — 3.1 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Providence Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Providence Road

2

Turn left onto Oak Lane

1.4 mi · 3 min · Oak Lane

3

Turn right onto US 13

3.1 mi · 6 min · Chester Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

4

Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Stewart Avenue

Use the left lane.

5

Turn right onto PA 291

0.9 mi · 2 min · Industrial Highway

6

Turn right onto Baldwin Creek

0.3 mi · 1 min · Baldwin Creek

7

Arrive at destination

Baldwin Creek

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 3.9 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.1 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 7.8 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 3.9 miles or 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baldwin, 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 7.8 miles and 17m.

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 Chester Pike for about 3.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 3.9 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

4 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 7.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 3.9 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Baldwin, PA

The final approach into Baldwin, 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 Baldwin, 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

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

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

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 7.8

View on nps.gov

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 1.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.29 one way

$2.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$1.42	$2.83
premium	$4.93	$1.51	$3.03
diesel	$5.61	$1.72	$3.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.3	$0.82	$0.37
Efficient EV	2	$0.68	$0.31
EV Truck/SUV	3.1	$1.09	$0.50

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Night in Upper Darby on Tuesday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baldwin, PA

Night in Baldwin on Tuesday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

17m 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 Baldwin, PA covers 7.8 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Chester Pike, West Providence Road, Oak Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 3.9 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 $1.29 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.

This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Oak Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (South Stewart Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Upper Darby, PA to Baldwin, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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