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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to North East, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 2m

Distance

395.1 mi

636 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 54m ★
6 AM
8h 3m
8 AM
8h 20m
10 AM
8h 9m
12 PM
8h 7m
3 PM
8h 10m
5 PM
8h 19m
8 PM
7h 58m

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 North East, PA covers 395.1 miles and takes about 8h 2m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, William Flinn Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 205.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.50 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

197.5 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 205.6 mi 3h 43m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 75 mi 1h 21m
William Flinn Highway 14.7 mi 20m
Route 208 12.3 mi 18m
Mid-County Expressway 10.8 mi 14m
PA 36 9.5 mi 14m
PA-89 8.4 mi 12m
Titusville Road 5.7 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 205.6 mi, about 3h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and North East, 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

75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
11

Keep slight right at fork

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

Merge onto I 80

206 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 322: Strattanville
14

Turn right onto US 322

4.0 mi · 5 min · Route 322
15

Continue on US 322

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
16

Continue on US 322

1.6 mi · 2 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
17

Continue on US 322

1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
18

Turn slight right onto US 322

4.6 mi · 6 min · North 1st Avenue
19

Turn right onto PA 208

0.4 mi · 35 sec · North School Street
20

Continue on PA 208

7.2 mi · 10 min · Route 208
21

Continue on PA 208

5.0 mi · 7 min · Route 208
22

Continue on PA 36

9.5 mi · 14 min · PA 36
23

Turn left onto US 62; PA 36

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Route 36 and 62
24

Turn right onto PA 36

4.5 mi · 6 min · Colonel Drake Highway
25

Continue on PA 36

4.4 mi · 6 min · Tionesta Road
26

Continue on PA 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · East State Street
27

Continue on PA 27

2.6 mi · 3 min · Titusville Road
28

Continue on PA 27

1.1 mi · 2 min · Plank Road
29

Continue on PA 27

1.5 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
30

Turn slight right onto PA 8

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Spring Street
Use the right lane.
31

Continue on PA 8

3.0 mi · 4 min · Hydetown Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
32

Continue on PA 8

4.6 mi · 6 min · William Flinn Highway
33

Continue on PA 8

1.6 mi · 2 min · Erie Street
34

Continue on PA 8

7.8 mi · 10 min · William Flinn Highway
35

Continue on PA 8

3.1 mi · 4 min · Titusville Road
36

Continue on US 6; PA 8

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
37

Continue on PA 8

2.3 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway
38

Continue on PA 8

5.2 mi · 7 min · Smiley Hill Road
39

Continue on PA 8; PA 89

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
40

Continue on PA 8; PA 89

1.4 mi · 2 min · PA-8/PA-89
41

Continue on PA 89

0.6 mi · 58 sec · Station Road
42

Continue on PA 89

8.4 mi · 12 min · PA-89
43

Continue on PA 89

3.8 mi · 5 min · Station Road
44

Continue on PA 89

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Lake Street
45

Turn right onto US 20

252 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street
46

Turn right onto Vine Street

165 ft · 8 sec · Vine Street
47

Turn right

217 ft · 15 sec
48

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 197.5 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.6 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 87 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 197.5 miles or 3h 46m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 197.5 miles or 3h 46m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North East, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Upper Darby, PA

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into North East, PA

Aim for roughly 198 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 205.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Allegany County, New York, United States of America

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Wellsville, NY

198 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Wellsville, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Wellsville, NY

198 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Wellsville, NY after about 198 miles or 4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 197.5 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 205.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 198 miles or 4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 84.7

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 84.7

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 112.9

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 84.7

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 84.7

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 141.1

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 254

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 112.9

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 28.2

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 395 — 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
6
91.8 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 95 Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
5
92.6 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
5
395 mi into trip | ~8h 2m in | Vine Street

Turn right onto Vine Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.50 one way

$131.01 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 138 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $71.74 $143.48
premium $4.93 $76.62 $153.25
diesel $5.61 $87.23 $174.47

Estimated Tolls: $9.75

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75 mi) $9.75

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Tolls

$10

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$205–$315

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 138.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 118.5 1 $41.49 $18.96
Efficient EV 98.8 1 $34.57 $15.80
EV Truck/SUV 158 1 $55.31 $25.29

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Afternoon in Upper Darby on Saturday

Local time

2:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North East, PA

Afternoon in North East on Saturday

Local time

2:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Wellsville, NY

198 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

8h 2m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

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

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

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 ~17 min detour Free near mile 13.6
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

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...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

395.1 mi in 8h 2m — 31% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Keystone Shortway.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 205.6 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Lansdowne Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 395.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to North East, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.

Mount Pocono

91.8 mi in | ~1h 50m

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

8h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 205.6 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 198 miles on day one.

Expect about $9.75 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 North East, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North East, PA before the return drive.

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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