Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
38.2 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Morrisville, PA covers 38.2 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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, Baily Road, Church Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.15 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
19.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 38.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lansdowne Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baily Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Longacre Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Longacre Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whitby Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baltimore Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 45th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Morrisville, PA.
Start on West Providence Road
Turn right onto South Lansdowne Avenue
Turn left onto Baily Road
Turn right onto Church Lane
Turn left onto Longacre Boulevard
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Longacre Boulevard
Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard
Continue on North Longacre Boulevard
Continue on Whitby Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Baltimore Avenue
Turn right onto South 45th Street
Turn left onto Chester Avenue
Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue
Continue on Baltimore Avenue
Turn slight right onto South University Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Merge slight left onto Vine Street Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Vine Street Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: New York
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Trenton
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Fairless Hills
Turn left onto Stony Hill Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Woolston Drive
Keep slight right to continue on Woolston Drive
Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
Continue on West Trenton Avenue
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 38.2 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.1 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morrisville, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 38.2 miles and 1h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.1 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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.
A short stop after about 38.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Morrisville, 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 Morrisville, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.15 one way
$12.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
| premium | $4.95 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $8.99 | $17.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Morrisville on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
19 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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