Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Pine Grove, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pine Grove, PA
Thomas P
Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Pine Grove, PA covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Baltimore Pike, Media Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.4 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.4 mi | 23m |
| Baltimore Pike | 15.3 mi | 26m |
| Media Bypass | 4 mi | 5m |
| Springfield Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Street Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Lancaster Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Providence Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 17.4 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Pine Grove, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn right onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Springfield Road
3
Turn left onto US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Media Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 1
15 mi
·
26 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 1
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
8
Turn right onto PA 472
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lancaster Avenue
9
Turn left onto Street Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Street Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Forge Road
11
Continue on Ashville Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ashville Road
12
Turn left
28 ft
·
2 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 45.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 1 / State Road
Turn left onto US 1 / State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Continue onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass toward Oxford, Rising Sun
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Oxford, Rising Sun
5
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 472: Quarryville, Oxford
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Forge Road
At end of road, turn right onto Forge Road
Navigation decision point
4
45.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.49 one way
$14.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Pine Grove, PA
Afternoon in Pine Grove on Saturday
Local time
2:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Westtown, PA
23 mi in
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
2 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 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
45.2 mi in 1h 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.4 mi on Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near US 1 / State Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 1 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Pine Grove, PA, road signs point toward Oxford and Rising Sun.
Oxford
24.2 mi in
|
~43m
|
via US 1
Rising Sun
24.2 mi in
|
~43m
|
via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.4 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 1 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pine Grove, PA before heading back.
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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