Origin
West Norriton, PA
Afternoon in West Norriton on Friday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Norriton, 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
41m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Norriton, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Norriton, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 20.5 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mid-County Expressway, Lansdowne Avenue, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from West Norriton, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 20.5 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid-County Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near Schuylkill Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Schuylkill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (South Gulph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Schuylkill Avenue
Turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South Gulph Road
Turn left onto South Gulph Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
14.3 mi into trip
|
~26m 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 West Norriton, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Broomall along the way.
Broomall
14.3 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Henderson Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Dekalb Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Gulph Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Norriton, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Juanita Road
507 ft
·
27 sec
·
Juanita Road
2
Turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Schuylkill Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn right onto US 202
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Markley Street
5
Continue on US 202
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dekalb Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 202
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Dekalb Pike
7
Turn left onto Saulin Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Saulin Boulevard
8
Turn left onto South Henderson Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Henderson Road
9
Turn left onto South Gulph Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Gulph Road
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 76
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
19
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.40 one way
$6.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.98 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Isolated Rain Showers
SW 5 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:55PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 11:47PM 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
15 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
41m 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 West Norriton, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 20.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid-County Expressway, Lansdowne Avenue, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from West Norriton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.40 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Schuylkill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (South Gulph Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from West Norriton, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Broomall along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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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