Origin
Willow Grove, PA
Afternoon in Willow Grove on Friday
Local time
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willow Grove, 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
45m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willow Grove, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Willow Grove, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 28.5 miles and takes about 45m 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, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lansdowne Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 28.5 miles, with most of the trip on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on Mid-County Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m 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.
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~30m 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.
Between Willow Grove, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Allentown, Chester and Broomall.
Allentown
10.5 mi in
|
~13m
Chester
10.7 mi in
|
~14m
Broomall
22.3 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Easton Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Providence Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Darby Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 10.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto PA 611
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Easton Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward PATP
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
9
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
17
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(9.1 mi)
$1.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
1:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
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
36 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
45m 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 Willow Grove, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 28.5 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid-County Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lansdowne Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Willow Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.72 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 12 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Willow Grove, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Allentown, Chester and Broomall.
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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