Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
169.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
The drive from Williamsport, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 169.3 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Montgomery Pike, Highway 15, Westbranch Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.23 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.6 miles from Williamsport, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 169.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbranch Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keystone Shortway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsport, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
Start on Market Street
Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
Continue on US Highway 15
Continue on Westbranch Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Turn left onto West Chester Pike
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
Turn right onto West Providence Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.6 miles or 1h 37m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 169.3 miles and 3h 15m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.6 mi from Williamsport, PA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.6 miles from Williamsport, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$27.23 one way
$54.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $30.65 | $61.31 |
| premium | $4.95 | $33.02 | $66.04 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $39.86 | $79.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.78 | $8.13 |
| Efficient EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.81 | $6.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.70 | $10.84 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Williamsport on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
62°F
Adamstown, PA
85 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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