Verona, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 301.6 miles and takes about 5h 46m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a highway-focused drive that stays within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward, single-day trip. You'll be spending most of your time on major interstates, so expect efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. With a recommended one-day duration and a relatively short drive time, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two points in the Northeast region. Consider this a practical option when you need to cover ground efficiently.
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
150.8 miles from Verona, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 46m. Total distance: 301.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll spend the bulk of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which offers the longest uninterrupted stretch of 279.5 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience characterized by smooth, high-speed travel on well-maintained highways. While there might be brief transitions to other expressways like the Mid-County Expressway and I-76, the overall feel is one of continuous highway movement. This means minimal slowdowns and a predictable rhythm behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 279.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Yellow Belt / Hulton Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 301.6 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 1.3 miles (Yellow Belt / Hulton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip|~3m in|Yellow Belt / Hulton Road
Turn left onto Yellow Belt / Hulton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
3.6 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
283.3 mi into trip|~5h 12m in|I 76
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
7
288.4 mi into trip|~5h 20m in
Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
8
295.4 mi into trip|~5h 30m 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
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 Verona, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Philadelphia
283.3 mi in|~5h 12m|via I 76
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
279.5 mi
5h 4m
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
8m
I 76
5.1 mi
7m
Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi
8m
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
5m
Freeport Road
1.4 mi
2m
Allegheny River Boulevard
1.3 mi
3m
Hulton Bridge
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 279.5 mi, about 5h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Verona, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Center Avenue
66 ft·10 sec·Center Avenue
2
Turn left onto Allegheny River Boulevard
1.3 mi·3 min·Allegheny River Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
0.2 mi·30 sec·Hulton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.3 mi·45 sec·Hulton Bridge
5
Turn right onto Yellow Belt
1.4 mi·2 min·Freeport Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward PATP
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 76; PATP
280 mi·5 hr 4 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 76
5.1 mi·7 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331AToward I 476 South: ChesterUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi·8 min·Mid-County Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Providence Road
17
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 46m estimated duration, this trip is comfortably achievable in a single day, so aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you can cover significant distance without needing frequent stops, but plan for at least one fuel stop, especially since the estimated fuel cost is around $50. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longer stretches. While the route is primarily highway, be aware of potential toll plazas on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which can sometimes cause minor delays. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to choose a spot that best suits your needs for a break.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.8 miles from Verona, PA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 279.5 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 66 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.8 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 33m
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 Verona, 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 Verona, PA
This is one driving day of about 301.6 miles and 5h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Verona, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 279.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.8 mi from Verona, PA
· 2h 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 280.8
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 187.2
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 72.8
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...
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 301.6
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 228.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.00 one way
$100.00 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$54.76
$109.53
premium
$4.93
$58.49
$116.98
diesel
$5.61
$66.59
$133.18
Estimated Tolls: $36.34
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(279.5 mi)$36.34
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
$50
Tolls
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$111–$136
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Adamsburg, Pennsylvania
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Tesla
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Blink
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Somerset, Pennsylvania
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla: 5
Other: 3
Blink: 1
EV Connect: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90.5
1
$31.67
$14.48
Efficient EV
75.4
0
$26.39
$12.06
EV Truck/SUV
120.6
1
$42.22
$19.30
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Verona, PA
Afternoon
in Verona on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon
in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
2:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph27% chanceLive forecast
73°F
Hancock, MD
151 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
14 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
5h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Verona, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 301.6 miles and takes about 5h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mid-County Expressway, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.8 miles from Verona, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 301.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (Yellow Belt / Hulton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 283.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Verona, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
