The drive from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, West Chester Pike, Strasburg Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.68 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.
Midpoint
30.1 miles from Willow Street, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 60.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.5 miles in near US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 20.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.2 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
20.5 mi into trip|~37m in|US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
36.9 mi into trip|~1h in
Take the exit toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
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 PA 100: Exton, West Chester
6
37.2 mi into trip|~1h in|PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Turn right onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
41.8 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward PA 3: Newtown Square
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 3: Newtown Square
7
52.9 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|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.
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 Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
36.9 mi in|~1h
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
13.9 mi
18m
West Chester Pike
7.2 mi
12m
Strasburg Road
6.1 mi
9m
Lincoln Highway
5.1 mi
7m
Providence Road
3.8 mi
8m
Village Road
3.3 mi
6m
Pottstown Pike
3 mi
4m
Exton Bypass
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
— 13.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on this road
32 ft·4 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto PA 272
0.5 mi·1 min·Willow Street Pike
3
Turn slight right
216 ft·7 sec
4
Turn straight onto US 222; PA 741
1.3 mi·2 min·Beaver Valley Pike
5
Turn left onto PA 741
3.3 mi·6 min·Village Road
6
Continue on PA 741
0.8 mi·2 min·Miller Street
7
Continue on PA 741
0.7 mi·2 min·West Main Street
8
Continue on PA 741
1.1 mi·2 min·Gap Road
9
Continue on PA 741
6.1 mi·9 min·Strasburg Road
10
Turn slight right onto Old Strasburg Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Old Strasburg Road
11
Turn slight right onto PA 741
50 ft·5 sec·Strasburg Road
12
Turn left onto PA 741
413 ft·11 sec·Bridge Street
13
Turn left onto PA 41
0.5 mi·46 sec·Gap-Newport Pike
14
Turn sharp right onto US 30
5.1 mi·7 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
14 mi·18 min·Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 30
2.6 mi·3 min·Exton Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward PA 100: Exton, West ChesterUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto PA 100
3.0 mi·4 min·Pottstown Pike
Use the right lane.
19
Merge onto US 202
1.6 mi·2 min·US 202
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
Toward PA 3: Newtown SquareUse the right lane.
21
Turn right onto PA 3
7.2 mi·12 min·West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Providence Road
3.8 mi·8 min·Providence Road
Use the right lane.
23
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252
0.6 mi·1 min·North Providence Road
Use the right lane.
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 1 North: SpringfieldUse the left lane.
25
Merge onto US 1
1.6 mi·2 min·Media Bypass
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·State Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
196 ft·6 sec
Use the right lane.
28
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi·4 min·West Springfield Road
29
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi·3 min·North Springfield Road
30
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi·1 min·East Providence Road
31
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
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 30.1 miles from Willow Street, PA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.1 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Willow Street, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Willow Street, PA
This is one driving day of about 60.2 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Willow Street, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass for about 13.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.1 mi from Willow Street, PA
· 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Willow Street, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 60.2
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
9 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 43.6
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 47.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.68 one way
$19.37 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$10.90
$21.80
premium
$4.95
$11.74
$23.48
diesel
$5.98
$14.17
$28.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.1
0
$6.32
$2.89
Efficient EV
15.1
0
$5.27
$2.41
EV Truck/SUV
24.1
0
$8.43
$3.85
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Willow Street, PA
Morning
in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning
in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
1h 43m 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 Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, West Chester Pike, Strasburg Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.1 miles from Willow Street, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.68 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 60.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 20.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.2 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Willow Street, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
