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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Mansfield, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

4h 30m

Distance

225.6 mi

363 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 17m ★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m

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

borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mansfield, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Mansfield, PA covers 225.6 miles and takes about 4h 30m 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 $37.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

112.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 30m drive with frequent turns across 225.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Mansfield, 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
I 80
I 80 West

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 Mansfield, 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

75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9

Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
10

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 24 sec
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 80 West: Hazleton
12

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

66 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Keystone Shortway
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
14

Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

0.4 mi · 41 sec · US 15 North: Williamsport
15

Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

2.6 mi · 3 min · Westbranch Highway
16

Continue on US Highway 15

12 mi · 16 min · US Highway 15
17

Continue on Montgomery Pike

1.1 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Pike
18

Continue on Hastings Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hastings Street
19

Continue on Market Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Market Street
20

Take the exit left

0.2 mi · 32 sec
21

Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway
22

Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

47 mi · 52 min · US 15 North: Mansfield
23

Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro

0.4 mi · 1 min · US 6: Mansfield, Wellsboro
24

Keep slight left

200 ft · 11 sec
25

Turn left onto West Wellsboro Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Wellsboro Street
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 2h 15m into the drive.

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 50 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112.8 miles or 2h 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mansfield, 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 225.6 miles and 4h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.8 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 2h 15m into the drive

borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Catawissa, PA

113 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

Allentown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Catawissa, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mansfield, PA

The final approach into Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, 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

$37.40 one way

$74.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $40.96 $81.93
premium $4.93 $43.75 $87.50
diesel $5.61 $49.81 $99.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.7 0 $23.69 $10.83
Efficient EV 56.4 0 $19.74 $9.02
EV Truck/SUV 90.2 1 $31.58 $14.44

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Evening in Upper Darby on Wednesday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mansfield, PA

Evening in Mansfield on Wednesday

Local time

5:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

22 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

4h 30m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Mansfield, PA covers 225.6 miles and takes about 4h 30m 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 112.8 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 $37.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Mansfield, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Mansfield, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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