Trip from Waynesboro, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

164.9 mi

265 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 20m ★

6 AM

3h 32m

8 AM

3h 57m

10 AM

3h 41m

12 PM

3h 38m

3 PM

3h 42m

5 PM

3h 56m

8 PM

3h 25m

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

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Waynesboro, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Spanning 164.9 miles across Pennsylvania, this trip between Waynesboro and Upper Darby typically takes 3 hours and 32 minutes of drive time. Because the route is straightforward and efficient, it is well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $27 for fuel to cover the distance. The path relies heavily on major arteries like the Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 15, and the Mid-County Expressway. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a weekend visit, this route provides a predictable connection between the two points within the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.4 miles from Waynesboro, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm, particularly during the longest stretch of 90 miles spent on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. While the initial segments may involve navigating US 15, the experience is largely defined by the steady, efficient pace of interstate travel. Expect a clear transition from the more rural feel of the start toward the busier, infrastructure-heavy corridors that define the approach to Upper Darby. It is an ideal route if you prefer a focused, direct drive over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 90 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and US 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 55.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 164.9 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 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 146.6 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 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, 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. Toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia

56.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia

146.6 mi into trip | ~2h 58m 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

151.7 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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

158.7 mi into trip | ~3h 16m 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 Along This Route

Between Waynesboro, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Patp: Pittsburgh

55.7 mi in | ~1h 19m

Philadelphia

55.7 mi in | ~1h 19m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	90 mi	1h 36m
US 15	37.2 mi	46m
Mid-County Expressway	6.4 mi	8m
Waynesboro Pike	6.1 mi	8m
Buchanan Trail East	5.6 mi	9m
I 76	5.1 mi	7m
Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
West Chester Pike	2.5 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 90 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on PA 16

2.0 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 16

5.6 mi · 9 min · Buchanan Trail East

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 16

6.1 mi · 8 min · Waynesboro Pike

Turn left onto Orchard Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Orchard Road

At end of road, turn left onto Tract Road

405 ft · 11 sec · Tract Road

Turn right onto Boyle Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Boyle Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 15 Business

1.2 mi · 1 min · Emmitsburg Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto US 15

35 mi · 44 min · US 15

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 15

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 15

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

90 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto I 76

5.1 mi · 7 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

To keep your trip stress-free, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 3-hour and 32-minute transit to stretch your legs and refresh. Because you will be spending the vast majority of your time on highways, keep an eye on traffic patterns near the Mid-County Expressway, which can be busy depending on your departure time. Filling up your tank before you leave Waynesboro helps you manage the $27 fuel estimate effectively. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule best, but aim to avoid peak rush hours to ensure your time on the Turnpike remains smooth and uninterrupted.

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 82.4 miles from Waynesboro, PA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.4 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 46m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Waynesboro, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Waynesboro, PA

This is one driving day of about 164.9 miles and 3h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waynesboro, 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 90 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.4 mi from Waynesboro, PA · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abbottstown, PA

82 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

Adamstown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Adamstown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.4 miles from Waynesboro, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90 miles.

Arriving in Upper Darby, PA

The final approach into Upper Darby, 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 Upper Darby, 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

$27.29 one way

$54.57 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$29.86	$59.71
premium	$4.92	$31.95	$63.91
diesel	$5.64	$36.64	$73.27

Estimated Tolls: $11.70

Pennsylvania Turnpike (90 mi) $11.70

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

$27

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.5	$17.31	$7.92
Efficient EV	41.2	$14.43	$6.60
EV Truck/SUV	66	$23.09	$10.55

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Waynesboro, PA

Evening in Waynesboro on Sunday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Evening in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

7:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

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

3 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

3h 32m 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 Waynesboro, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 164.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 15, Mid-County Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.4 miles from Waynesboro, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.29 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Waynesboro, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

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Trip from Waynesboro, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Upper Darby, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Waynesboro, PA

Upper Darby, PA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 32m on the road

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