Origin
Alburtis, PA
Morning in Alburtis on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alburtis, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alburtis, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Alburtis, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 60.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region before reaching its destination in the same area. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. You'll find it to be a practical and efficient way to cover this distance, especially if you're looking for a direct route without many detours. Plan for a quick travel day that won't eat up too much of your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 36.1 mi | 38m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Trexlertown Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Spring Creek Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cetronia Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Trexlertown Bypass | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 36.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alburtis, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
126 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Spring Creek Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Creek Road
4
Turn left onto Trexlertown Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Trexlertown Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
6
Merge onto US 222
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Trexlertown Bypass
7
Turn left onto Grange Road
437 ft
·
18 sec
·
Grange Road
8
Turn right onto Cetronia Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Cetronia Road
9
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn slight right
110 ft
·
11 sec
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 476; PA TP
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
21
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Alburtis, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 54.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Grange Road
Turn left onto Grange Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge onto I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.3 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.03 one way
$20.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.73 | $23.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.70
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(36.1 mi)
$4.70
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$5
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
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.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 5 mph
12% 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
14 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 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with a 78% highway share, giving it a fast-paced feel. You'll spend a significant portion of the journey on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.1 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience for much of the trip, characterized by the efficiency of expressways. The Mid-County Expressway and Lansdowne Avenue will likely offer a slight shift in the road's character as you approach your destination, but the overall impression is one of smooth, high-speed travel.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near Grange Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 5 miles (Grange Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Alburtis, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Broomall along the way.
Broomall
54.3 mi in
|
~1h 9m
About the Cities
Starting in Alburtis, PA
Full guide →Founded 1857
Arriving in Upper Darby, PA
Full guide →Upper Darby is a city in Pennsylvania.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.70 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Upper Darby, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (Grange Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Upper Darby, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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