Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Morning in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Northampton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northampton, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Upper Darby to Northampton, you are looking at a manageable 65.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes. This route is a straightforward one-day trip, making it an efficient way to travel through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel, keeping your transit costs low for this short excursion. Because the drive is relatively quick, you do not need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated scheduling. The path relies heavily on major corridors like the Mid-County Expressway and the Lehigh Valley Thruway to bridge the gap between these two communities. It is a practical, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate through a mix of fast-paced infrastructure, starting with the Mid-County Expressway before transitioning onto the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The latter provides the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip, covering 37.5 miles of your total distance. As you progress toward Northampton, the Lehigh Valley Thruway helps round out the experience. Expect a consistent, interstate-style pace rather than winding local roads, which keeps the flow of traffic moving steadily. It is a highly functional route designed for efficiency, ensuring you stay on high-capacity roads for the vast majority of your travel time.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 37.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. 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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
8
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
7
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
8
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 145 North: Whitehall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 145 North: Whitehall
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 Northampton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.
Harrisburg
54.3 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 37.5 mi | 40m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| South Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Pine Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MacArthur Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 37.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Northampton, 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
38 mi
·
40 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 56
Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
11
Merge onto US 22
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
166 ft
·
7 sec
Toward PA 145 North: Whitehall
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 145
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Mickley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mickley Road
16
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto Front Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
19
Turn right onto Eugene Street
356 ft
·
9 sec
·
Eugene Street
20
Continue on Cypress Street
432 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cypress Street
21
Turn left onto 4th Street
510 ft
·
10 sec
·
4th Street
22
Turn right onto Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Northampton, PA
The final approach into Northampton, 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
$10.83 one way
$21.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.66 | $25.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.22
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(37.5 mi)
$4.88
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(4.8 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$5
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Northampton, PA
Morning in Northampton on Saturday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
32 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 29m 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 Northampton, PA covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 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 $10.83 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Northampton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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