Origin
Willistown, PA
Night in Willistown on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willistown, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willistown, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This short, 13.8-mile drive from Willistown, PA, to Upper Darby, PA, will take you about 27 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Providence Road, West Springfield Road, and West Chester Pike forming the backbone of your journey. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this excursion. The Northeast region of Pennsylvania offers a familiar setting for this straightforward trip, making it easy to plan and execute.
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
6.9 miles from Willistown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 13.8-mile stretch, with no highway driving involved. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along Providence Road. This route emphasizes navigating through communities rather than open stretches, so be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road conditions as you transition between local streets. The character of the drive is consistently that of a local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Providence Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near Providence Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.6 miles (Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (PA 252 / North Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Providence Road
Turn right onto Providence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
6.5 mi into trip
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~12m in
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PA 252 / North Providence Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252 / North Providence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North: Springfield
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
5
7.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 1 / Media Bypass
Merge onto US 1 / Media Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip
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~17m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Media Bypass | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| State Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Providence Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Street Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Providence Road
— 3.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willistown, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on PA 926
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Street Road
2
Continue on PA 926
132 ft
·
4 sec
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Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto PA 3
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Providence Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Road
Use the right lane.
5
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Providence Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Media Bypass
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
196 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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West Springfield Road
11
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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North Springfield Road
12
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
13
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Given the short 27-minute duration and 13.8-mile distance, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience, perhaps aiming to avoid peak local traffic. Since there are no highway segments and the longest stretch is only 3.8 miles, you won't need to worry about extensive fuel stops or long periods without services. The estimated fuel cost is a minimal $2. A practical tip: pay close attention to the many turns indicated by your navigation, especially on West Chester Pike, as they come up frequently on this local route.
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 6.9 miles from Willistown, PA, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.8 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 13.8 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.9 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
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 Willistown, 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 Willistown, PA
This is one driving day of about 13.8 miles and 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Willistown, 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 Providence Road for about 3.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.9 mi from Willistown, PA · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.9 miles from Willistown, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
11:22 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
2 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
27m 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 Willistown, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 13.8 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Providence Road, West Springfield Road, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Willistown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.29 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 13.8 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.6 miles (Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (PA 252 / North Providence Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Willistown, PA to Upper Darby, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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