Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Dale, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dale, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Dale, PA covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mid-County Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| Hill Road | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Sumneytown Pike | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| South Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| Niantic Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 10.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Dale, 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
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto PA 3
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
8
Continue on I 476; PATP
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31A
Toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 63
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on PA 63
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on PA 63
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Sumneytown Pike
13
Continue on PA 63
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto PA 29
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Gravel Pike
15
Turn left onto Hill Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hill Road
16
Continue on Hill Road
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hill Road
17
Turn right onto Niantic Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Niantic Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto PA 100
222 ft
·
9 sec
·
Route 100
19
Turn left onto Dairy Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dairy Lane
20
Turn left onto Old Route 100
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Route 100
21
Turn right onto Forgedale Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Forgedale Road
22
Turn right onto Dale Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dale Road
23
Arrive at destination
Dale Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 44.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Lansdowne Avenue
Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
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
7
27 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
PA 63 / Sumneytown Pike
Turn left onto PA 63 / Sumneytown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
44.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
PA 100 / Route 100
At end of road, turn right onto PA 100 / Route 100
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.87 one way
$15.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.62 | $17.25 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.32
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$1.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Dale, PA
Afternoon in Dale on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
47.5 mi in 1h 22m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Mid-County Expressway.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Lansdowne Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.32 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dale, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dale, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
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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