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Trip from West Grove, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

56m

Distance

32.7 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

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Downtown West Grove, PA, PA

West Grove, PA

Jill Burrow

Trip Overview

The drive from West Grove, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 32.7 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Baltimore Pike, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Media Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on East Baltimore Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.42 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

16.3 miles from West Grove, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 32.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Baltimore Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck / East Evergreen Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck / East Evergreen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck / East Evergreen Street

At end of road, turn right onto PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck / East Evergreen Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 1 North

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward US 1 North
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Merge onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass

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

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
23.7 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 1 / Media Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Media Bypass toward US 1 North: Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1 North: Springfield
5
28.5 mi into trip | ~46m 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
East Baltimore Pike 15.3 mi 27m
Kennett-Oxford Bypass 7.6 mi 10m
Media Bypass 4.1 mi 5m
West Springfield Road 2.2 mi 4m
North Springfield Road 1.6 mi 3m
State Road 0.7 mi 1m
East Providence Road 0.4 mi 1m
East Evergreen Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East Baltimore Pike — 15.3 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

73 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto PA 841

382 ft · 13 sec · Prospect Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Evergreen Street
4

Turn left onto PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Chatham Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward US 1 North
6

Merge onto US 1

7.6 mi · 10 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 1

15 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1

4.1 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass
Toward US 1 North: Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Road
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

196 ft · 6 sec
Use the right lane.
11

Turn straight onto West Springfield Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Springfield Road
12

Continue on North Springfield Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Springfield Road
13

Turn left onto East Providence Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Providence Road
14

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

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 16.3 miles from West Grove, PA, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.3 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 32.7 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.3 miles or 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

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 West Grove, 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 West Grove, PA

This is one driving day of about 32.7 miles and 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Grove, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Baltimore Pike for about 15.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.3 mi from West Grove, PA · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

16 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from West Grove, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 14.7
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 32.7
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 32.7
View on nps.gov
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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 25.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.42 one way

$10.84 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $5.94 $11.87
premium $4.93 $6.34 $12.68
diesel $5.61 $7.22 $14.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.8 0 $3.43 $1.57
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31
EV Truck/SUV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 2 days ago

Origin

West Grove, PA

Night in West Grove on Tuesday

Local time

9:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Night in Upper Darby on Tuesday

Local time

9:28 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

4 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

56m 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 West Grove, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 32.7 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Baltimore Pike, Kennett-Oxford Bypass, Media Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from West Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.42 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (PA 841; US 1 Alternate Truck / East Evergreen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Grove, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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