Origin
Upper Providence, PA
Afternoon in Upper Providence on Friday
Local time
1:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Providence, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upper Providence, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This short 9.1-mile drive from Upper Providence to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, should take you about 19 minutes to complete. As both locations are within the Northeast region and the state of Pennsylvania, you won't be crossing any state lines. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a less direct, more local experience. This makes it ideal for a quick errand or a short hop between neighborhoods.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a highly 'turn-heavy' local drive for this entire 9.1-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You'll be navigating a series of local roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 2.4 miles along North Providence Road. The route progresses by following a sequence of named streets, including North Providence Road, West Springfield Road, and North Springfield Road. This type of drive demands constant attention to navigation and traffic signals, offering a very connected-to-the-ground driving experience rather than open-road cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Providence Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near North Providence 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 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (PA 252 / North Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Providence Road
Turn right onto North Providence Road
Navigation decision point
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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PA 252 / North Providence Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252 / North Providence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North: Springfield
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 1 / Media Bypass
Merge onto US 1 / Media Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Providence Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Media Bypass | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Providence Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Bishop Hollow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Providence Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Providence Road
— 2.4 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Providence, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on West Bishop Hollow Road
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Bishop Hollow Road
2
Turn right onto North Providence Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Providence Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Providence Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Media Bypass
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
196 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Springfield Road
9
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
10
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
11
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
1:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Isolated Rain Showers
NW 5 mph
15% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Upper Providence, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 9.1 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Providence Road, West Springfield Road, North Springfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Upper Providence, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.51 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 is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (PA 252 / North Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Upper Providence, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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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