Trip from Williamsport, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

176.8 mi

285 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 22m ★

6 AM

3h 34m

8 AM

3h 59m

10 AM

3h 43m

12 PM

3h 40m

3 PM

3h 44m

5 PM

3h 58m

8 PM

3h 27m

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

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Williamsport, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Traveling from Williamsport to Upper Darby covers 176.8 miles across the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes, making this a straightforward journey that works well as a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $29, the route is manageable for both weekend travelers and those heading south for business. You will navigate a combination of major arteries, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, the Keystone Shortway, and US Highway 15. Because the entire trip stays within Pennsylvania, the transition from the heart of the state toward the Philadelphia suburbs is relatively seamless.

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

88.4 miles from Williamsport, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed highway travel with more localized transit. Roughly 55% of your journey is spent on major highways, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for most of the duration. You will tackle a significant 75.1-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your drive. As you transition between these main roads, the character of the road shifts from the broader lanes of the Keystone Shortway to the varied conditions of US Highway 15. Be prepared for a change in traffic density as you move from the more open northern stretches into the busier, more populated environment surrounding Upper Darby.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 75.1 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 17 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 176.8 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 17 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

17 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

17.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 80 / Keystone Shortway

Merge onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway

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

Use the none lane.

84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

159.6 mi into trip | ~3h 3m 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.

170.7 mi into trip | ~3h 18m 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 Williamsport, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

83.6 mi in | ~1h 40m

Allentown

83.6 mi in | ~1h 40m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75.1 mi	1h 21m
Keystone Shortway	65.7 mi	1h 12m
US Highway 15	11.7 mi	16m
Mid-County Expressway	10.8 mi	14m
Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
Westbranch Highway	2.9 mi	3m
West Chester Pike	2.5 mi	5m
Montgomery Pike	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 75.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Market Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left onto US 15

1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

Continue on US 15

12 mi · 16 min · US Highway 15

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 15

2.9 mi · 3 min · Westbranch Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto I 80

66 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20 Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

11 mi · 14 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

Since this is a roughly 3.5-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Budgeting for at least one stop is a smart move to keep your energy levels consistent behind the wheel. Given the $29 fuel estimate, consider topping off your tank before departing Williamsport to avoid higher prices during peak travel hours on the turnpike. Keep a close watch on your navigation as you transition between the Keystone Shortway and the Northeast Extension to ensure you stay on the most efficient path. Because the route is compact, leaving early in the morning allows you to arrive in Upper Darby with plenty of time to spare for your afternoon plans.

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 88.4 miles from Williamsport, PA, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.4 miles or 1h 46m 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 48m

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 Williamsport, 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 Williamsport, PA

This is one driving day of about 176.8 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Williamsport, 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 Northeast Extension for about 75.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.4 mi from Williamsport, PA · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abington, PA

88 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

Abington, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Abington, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.4 miles from Williamsport, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 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

$29.26 one way

$58.51 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$32.01	$64.02
premium	$4.92	$34.26	$68.52
diesel	$5.64	$39.28	$78.56

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

$29

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53	$18.56	$8.49
Efficient EV	44.2	$15.47	$7.07
EV Truck/SUV	70.7	$24.75	$11.32

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Williamsport, PA

Night in Williamsport on Sunday

Local time

9:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Night in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

9:46 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

23 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 34m 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 Williamsport, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 176.8 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Keystone Shortway, US Highway 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88.4 miles from Williamsport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.26 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 Williamsport, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

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Trip from Williamsport, 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

Williamsport, PA

Upper Darby, PA

Same local time

23 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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