Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Morris, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 23m

Distance

215.2 mi

346 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 11m ★

6 AM

4h 24m

8 AM

4h 51m

10 AM

4h 33m

12 PM

4h 31m

3 PM

4h 35m

5 PM

4h 49m

8 PM

4h 16m

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 Morris, PA covers 215.2 miles and takes about 4h 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 $35.68 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

107.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 215.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 23m 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.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 215.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 27 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,208 ft 56 ft

Total Climb

1,263 ft

Total Descent

721 ft

Highest Point

1,208 ft

~107.6 mi in

Elevation Range

1,152 ft

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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 23m 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 Morris, 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 Morris, PA.

Start on West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Providence Road

Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

Continue on Darby Road

472 ft · 14 sec · Darby Road

Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Chester Pike

Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

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

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

0.3 mi · 40 sec · I 80 West: Hazleton

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

66 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Keystone Shortway

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

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

Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

0.4 mi · 41 sec · US 15 North: Williamsport

Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

2.6 mi · 3 min · Westbranch Highway

Continue on US Highway 15

12 mi · 16 min · US Highway 15

Continue on Montgomery Pike

1.1 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Pike

Continue on Hastings Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hastings Street

Continue on Market Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Market Street

Take the exit left

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

27 mi · 31 min · US 15 North: Mansfield

Take the exit slight right toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty

0.3 mi · 37 sec · PA 414: Morris, Liberty

Turn left onto Route 414

3.0 mi · 5 min · Route 414

Keep slight right to continue on Route 414

6.8 mi · 11 min · Route 414

Turn right onto Landrus Road

105 ft · 5 sec · Landrus Road

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 107.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 2h 11m 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 47 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.6 miles or 2h 11m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morris, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 215.2 miles and 4h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 107.6 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 2h 11m into the drive

city in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hazleton, PA

108 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hazleton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Morris, PA

The final approach into Morris, 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 Morris, 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

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 14.8

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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 7.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.68 one way

$71.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$39.07	$78.15
premium	$4.93	$41.74	$83.47
diesel	$5.61	$47.51	$95.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.6	0	$22.60	$10.33
Efficient EV	53.8	0	$18.83	$8.61
EV Truck/SUV	86.1	1	$30.13	$13.77

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Afternoon in Upper Darby on Thursday

Local time

12:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morris, PA

Afternoon in Morris on Thursday

Local time

12:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

21 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 23m 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 Morris, PA covers 215.2 miles and takes about 4h 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 107.6 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 $35.68 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 23m 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 Morris, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 56 ft to 1,208 ft elevation with about 1,263 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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