Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Macungie, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Macungie, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Macungie, PA covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 52.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lansdowne Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Macungie, PA is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Macungie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lansdowne Avenue | — | — |
| Darby Road | — | — |
| West Chester Pike | — | — |
| I 476 North | — | — |
| Mid-County Expressway | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
| Old Woods Road | — | — |
| Upper Ridge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Lansdowne Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Macungie, 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
3
Continue on Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
4
Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
8
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9
Turn right
115 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn right onto Old Woods Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Woods Road
11
Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Upper Ridge Road
12
Turn right onto Trumbauersville Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Trumbauersville Road
13
Turn slight left onto Nace Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Nace Road
14
Turn left onto Carvers Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Carvers Hill Road
15
Turn right onto Old Plains Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Plains Road
16
Turn left onto John Fries Highway
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
John Fries Highway
17
Turn right onto Geryville Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Geryville Pike
18
Continue on Kings Highway
6.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Kings Highway
19
Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
20
Turn slight left onto Kings Highway North
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway North
21
Continue on East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
22
Turn right
118 ft
·
9 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Macungie, PA
The final approach into Macungie, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.64 one way
$17.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Macungie, PA
Afternoon in Macungie on Friday
Local time
12:00 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
17 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 23m 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 Macungie, PA covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 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 $8.64 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.
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Macungie, PA is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Macungie, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Macungie, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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