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Trip from Venango, PA to Upper Darby, PA

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

Drive Time

6h 27m

Distance

332.8 mi

536 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 15m ★
6 AM
6h 28m
8 AM
6h 52m
10 AM
6h 36m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 37m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 20m

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

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Downtown Venango, PA, PA

Venango, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Venango, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 332.8 miles and takes about 6h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, US Highway 322 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 205.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

166.4 miles from Venango, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 205.8 mi 3h 43m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 75.1 mi 1h 21m
US Highway 322 17.2 mi 25m
Mid-County Expressway 10.8 mi 14m
Main Street 6.1 mi 9m
Twenty-Eighth Division Highway 4.3 mi 6m
Route 322 4.1 mi 5m
Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 205.8 mi, about 3h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Venango, PA and Upper Darby, PA.

1

Start on Old 322 Road

94 ft · 11 sec · Old 322 Road
2

Turn left onto Deep Hollow Road

140 ft · 10 sec · Deep Hollow Road
3

Turn left onto US 322

4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322
4

Continue on US 322

2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
5

Continue on US 322

12 mi · 17 min · US Highway 322
6

Continue on US 322

5.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street
7

Continue on US 322

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
8

Continue on US 322

1.6 mi · 2 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
9

Continue on US 322

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
10

Continue on US 322

4.1 mi · 5 min · Route 322
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
12

Merge onto I 80

206 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
13

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
16

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
19

Continue on I 476

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road
Use the right lane.
23

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road
25

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.4 miles from Venango, PA, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.8 miles.

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 73 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 166.4 miles or 3h 14m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Venango, 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 Venango, PA

This is one driving day of about 332.8 miles and 6h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Venango, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 205.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellefonte, PA

166 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

Bethlehem, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

State College, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166.4 miles from Venango, 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 205.8 miles.

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 end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 332.8

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 332.8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 332.8

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 47.5

Brookville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 261.5

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 190.1

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 213.9

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 309

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 309

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 239.5 and 326.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
239.5 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

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

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allen...
6
240.4 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown
5
240.6 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
315.5 mi into trip | ~5h 57m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
326.6 mi into trip | ~6h 12m in

Take the exit toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

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 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.17 one way

$110.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $60.43 $120.86
premium $4.93 $64.54 $129.08
diesel $5.61 $73.48 $146.96

Estimated Tolls: $9.76

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75.1 mi) $9.76

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

$55

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.8 1 $34.94 $15.97
Efficient EV 83.2 0 $29.12 $13.31
EV Truck/SUV 133.1 1 $46.59 $21.30

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% 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

Venango, PA

Afternoon in Venango on Saturday

Local time

4:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Afternoon in Upper Darby on Saturday

Local time

4:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

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

17 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

6h 27m on the road

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

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.

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...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 321.3
View on nps.gov
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 near mile 332.8
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 near mile 332.8
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 near mile 332.8
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

332.8 mi in 6h 27m — 32% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Keystone Shortway.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 205.8 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 239.5 miles in.

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 12 significant decision points across 332.8 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 239.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 240.6 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Venango, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

239.5 mi in | ~4h 33m

Allentown

239.5 mi in | ~4h 33m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 27m. Total distance: 332.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 27m 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 205.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.76 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 Upper Darby, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 239.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 240.6 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Valley Forge 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Upper Darby, 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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