Aliquippa, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 333.4 miles and takes about 6h 27m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $60 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region towards the eastern part of the state. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on major highways, making it a good option if you want to cover ground efficiently. Given the relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166.7 miles from Aliquippa, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
298.7 mi
5h 24m
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
8m
I 76
5.1 mi
7m
Freedom Crider Road
4.4 mi
6m
Constitution Boulevard
3 mi
4m
Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi
8m
Freedom Road
2.5 mi
4m
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 298.7 mi, about 5h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aliquippa, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
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Start on this road
24 ft·3 sec·this road
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Turn right onto 4th Street
41 ft·8 sec·4th Street
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Turn left onto River Avenue
0.2 mi·1 min·River Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Bridge Street
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Turn right
0.2 mi·35 sec
6
Turn straight onto PA 51
3.0 mi·4 min·Constitution Boulevard
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Continue on PA 51
0.4 mi·1 min·Pennsylvania Avenue
8
Turn right onto PA 51
0.2 mi·15 sec·17th Street
9
Continue on PA 51
0.5 mi·48 sec·Monaca-East Rochester Bridge
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
11
Merge onto PA 65
1.8 mi·2 min·Ohio River Boulevard
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Turn left onto Crows Run Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Crows Run Road
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Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Freedom Crider Road
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Enter roundabout onto Freedom Crider Road
102 ft·1 sec·Freedom Crider Road
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Continue on Freedom Crider Road
2.4 mi·3 min·Freedom Crider Road
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Continue on Freedom Road
2.5 mi·4 min·Freedom Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 19
0.2 mi·26 sec·Perry Highway
Use the right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
21
Merge onto I 76; PATP
299 mi·5 hr 24 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit onto I 76
5.1 mi·7 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331AToward I 476 South: ChesterUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi·8 min·Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
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Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Providence Road
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Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 27m drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic congestion, especially as you get closer to Upper Darby. The 333.4-mile route is manageable in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, you could plan a brief stop around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during the long 298.7-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as services can be spaced out. Your estimated fuel cost is around $60, so budget accordingly.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.7 miles from Aliquippa, PA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 298.7 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 73 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.7 miles or 3h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 8m
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 Aliquippa, 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 Aliquippa, PA
This is one driving day of about 333.4 miles and 6h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Aliquippa, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 298.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 327.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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15.4 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward I 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
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 76, PATP: Youngstown Ohio, Harrisburg
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15.5 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
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315.1 mi into trip|~5h 53m in|I 76
Take the exit onto I 76 toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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 326
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
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320.2 mi into trip|~6h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
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327.2 mi into trip|~6h 11m 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
$53.16 one way
$106.32 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$58.83
$117.66
premium
$4.81
$63.11
$126.22
diesel
$4.80
$62.95
$125.90
Estimated Tolls: $38.84
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(298.7 mi)$38.84
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Tolls
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$117–$142
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100
1
$35.01
$16.00
Efficient EV
83.4
0
$29.17
$13.34
EV Truck/SUV
133.4
1
$46.68
$21.34
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Aliquippa, PA
Night
in Aliquippa on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Smoke
N 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Night
in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Smoke
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
55°F
Martinsburg, PA
167 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 27m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 310.4
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 218.4
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 103.5
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 333.4
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 252.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 93% of the 333.4 miles spent on major interstates and turnpikes. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous highway at 298.7 miles, mostly on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate this high-speed corridor. The highway portion concludes as you approach your destination, transitioning to surface roads for the final leg.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 298.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 333.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 315.1 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,178 ft56 ft
Total Climb
1,925 ft
Total Descent
2,612 ft
Highest Point
2,178 ft
~95.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,122 ft
Notable High Points
2,178 ft at ~95.3 miles+819 ft prominence
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 Aliquippa, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 27m. Total distance: 333.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 298.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $38.84 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.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 21 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 315.1 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Upper Darby, PA before the return drive.
