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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Tremont, PA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

107.7 mi

173 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Tremont, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Tremont, PA covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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 $17.86 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

53.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 107.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Tremont, PA is easy. At 2h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Tremont, 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 78
Lehigh Valley Thruway

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 Tremont, 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
3

Continue on Darby Road

472 ft · 14 sec · Darby Road
4

Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Chester Pike
5

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

0.4 mi · 59 sec · I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
7

Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
8

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

38 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

1.0 mi · 3 min · I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
10

Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
11

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

22 mi · 26 min · William Penn Highway
12

Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

0.2 mi · 25 sec · PA 61 North: Pottsville
13

Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

0.3 mi · 44 sec · PA 61 North: Pottsville
14

Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
15

Continue on Centre Turnpike

11 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike
16

Continue on Route 61 South

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
17

Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
18

Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
19

Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
20

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Centre Street

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South Centre Street
21

Turn left onto West Market Street

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Market Street
22

Continue on Pottsville Minersville Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Minersville Highway
23

Turn left onto Bunting Street

3.7 mi · 6 min · Bunting Street
24

Continue on North State Road

4.7 mi · 7 min · North State Road
25

Turn left onto Swatara Avenue

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Swatara Avenue
26

Continue on Branch Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Branch Street
27

Turn right onto Union Street

377 ft · 21 sec · Union Street
28

Turn left

459 ft · 34 sec
29

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 1h 12m 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 24 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.8 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tremont, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Upper Darby, PA

This is one driving day of about 107.7 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.8 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 1h 12m into the drive

human settlement in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kutztown, PA

54 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

Norristown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kutztown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tremont, PA

The final approach into Tremont, 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 Tremont, PA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.86 one way

$35.71 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $19.56 $39.11
premium $4.93 $20.89 $41.77
diesel $5.61 $23.78 $47.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.3 0 $11.31 $5.17
Efficient EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31
EV Truck/SUV 43.1 0 $15.08 $6.89

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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

Evening in Upper Darby on Wednesday

Local time

7:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tremont, PA

Evening in Tremont on Wednesday

Local time

7:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Kutztown, PA

54 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 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

2h 24m 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 Tremont, PA covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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 53.8 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 $17.86 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.
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Tremont, PA is easy. At 2h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Tremont, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Tremont, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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