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Trip from Annville, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

87.6 mi

141 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Annville, PA, PA

Annville, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

This 87.6-mile drive from Annville, PA to Upper Darby, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in under two hours. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes major highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Mid-County Expressway, making for a predictable journey. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for connecting two points within the Northeast region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43.8 miles from Annville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 59.5 mi 1h 3m
Mid-County Expressway 6.4 mi 8m
Horseshoe Pike 5.6 mi 8m
I 76 5.1 mi 7m
South White Oak Street 3.5 mi 5m
Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
West Chester Pike 2.5 mi 5m
West Providence Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 59.5 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Annville, PA and Upper Darby, PA.

1

Start on US 422

99 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto PA 934

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South White Oak Street
3

Continue on PA 934

3.4 mi · 5 min · South White Oak Street
4

Turn left onto US 322; PA 241

5.6 mi · 8 min · Horseshoe Pike
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward PATP
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
7

Merge onto I 76; PATP

60 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto I 76

5.1 mi · 7 min · I 76
Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road
Use the right lane.
14

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road
16

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

Considering this is a relatively short drive of 87.6 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the peak rush hour traffic associated with the Philadelphia area. With no designated stops in the data, plan to utilize service areas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike if you need a break or fuel. The $15 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. Be aware that the Mid-County Expressway can experience congestion, so keep an eye on real-time traffic conditions as you approach Upper Darby.

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 43.8 miles from Annville, PA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 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 19 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43.8 miles or 52m 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 27m

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 Annville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Annville, PA

This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Annville, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 59.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county town of Warwickshire, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warwick, PA

44 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

Brickerville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warwick, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.8 miles from Annville, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 81.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 934 / South White Oak Street

Turn left onto PA 934 / South White Oak Street

Navigation decision point

5
9.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 76 Toll East: Valley Forge
8
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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
7
74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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
8
81.4 mi into trip | ~1h 37m 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

$14.52 one way

$29.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.91 $31.81
premium $4.93 $16.99 $33.98
diesel $5.61 $19.34 $38.68

Estimated Tolls: $7.74

Pennsylvania Turnpike (59.5 mi) $7.74

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

$15

Tolls

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
Efficient EV 21.9 0 $7.66 $3.50
EV Truck/SUV 35 0 $12.26 $5.61

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Annville, PA

Afternoon in Annville on Sunday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Afternoon in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

3:20 PM

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

30 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 53m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 1 hour and 53-minute journey, with 81% of the drive on major expressways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 59.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you'll be navigating at higher speeds for the majority of the trip, with limited opportunities for scenic detours. The route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over rural exploration, so settling in for a consistent highway pace is key.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.5 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 early in the drive near PA 934 / South White Oak Street.

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 87.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (PA 934 / South White Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Annville, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Philadelphia and Broomall.

Patp

9.1 mi in | ~14m

Philadelphia

69.3 mi in | ~1h 19m | via I 76

Broomall

81.4 mi in | ~1h 37m

About the Cities

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 53m. Total distance: 87.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.74 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: near the start (PA 934 / South White Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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