Brentwood, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 297.5 miles and takes about 5h 53m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Northeast region of the US, offering a straightforward trip between two points in Pennsylvania. With 91% of the route on highways, you'll experience mostly high-speed cruising. This route is best suited for those looking for an efficient, direct path with minimal detours, making it ideal for a single-day trip.
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
148.8 miles from Brentwood, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
259.6 mi
4h 42m
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
8m
Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
11m
I 76
5.1 mi
7m
Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
6m
Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi
8m
Lebanon Church Road
2.8 mi
4m
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 259.6 mi, about 4h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
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Start on East Willock Road
0.7 mi·2 min·East Willock Road
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Turn slight left onto Prospect Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Prospect Road
3
Continue on Streets Run Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·Streets Run Road
4
Turn slight left onto Delwar Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Delwar Road
5
Turn left onto Yellow Belt
1.8 mi·2 min·Lebanon Church Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·1 min·Lebanon Church Road
7
Turn slight right onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·45 sec·Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·35 sec·Richland Avenue
9
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·31 sec·W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
2.1 mi·3 min·Yellow Belt
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi·10 min·Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi·37 sec·Lincoln Way
14
Turn slight right onto US 30
3.3 mi·6 min·Lincoln Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·21 sec·this road
Toward PATP, I 76
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 76; PATP
260 mi·4 hr 42 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
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.
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331AToward I 476 South: ChesterUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi·8 min·Mid-County Expressway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
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 5h 53m drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Upper Darby. Since the longest stretch on the highway is over 250 miles, plan for one main stop for fuel and a break around the halfway point. The Pennsylvania Turnpike has numerous service plazas available for these needs. Given the route's efficiency, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, an overnight stop could be factored in. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as service areas can be spaced out on the Turnpike.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.8 miles from Brentwood, PA, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.6 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 65 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.8 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 42m
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 Brentwood, 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 Brentwood, PA
This is one driving day of about 297.5 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Brentwood, 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 259.6 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 291.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.5 mi into trip|~12m in|Yellow Belt
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
19.4 mi into trip|~37m in
Keep slight right 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
8
279.3 mi into trip|~5h 20m 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
284.4 mi into trip|~5h 28m 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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291.4 mi into trip|~5h 38m 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
$52.36 one way
$104.71 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$57.25
$114.50
premium
$5.23
$61.21
$122.42
diesel
$6.18
$72.37
$144.74
Estimated Tolls: $33.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(259.6 mi)$33.75
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
$52
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$111–$136
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.3
1
$31.24
$14.28
Efficient EV
74.4
0
$26.03
$11.90
EV Truck/SUV
119
1
$41.65
$19.04
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Brentwood, PA
Afternoon
in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
N 5 to 15 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon
in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
4:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
N 10 to 15 mph61% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:10AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
44°F
State Line, PA
149 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
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
5h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
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
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 174.4
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 71.8
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 297.5
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
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 215.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend most of your time on highways, as 91% of this route is on high-speed roads. You'll have a continuous stretch of 259.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan for extended highway driving. After this long highway segment, the route transitions to surface roads for the final portion. You'll notice a high density of exits and interchanges as you approach your destination.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 259.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 6.5 miles in near Yellow Belt.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 297.5 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 6.5 miles (Yellow Belt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 279.3 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
2,128 ft169 ft
Total Climb
401 ft
Total Descent
2,018 ft
Highest Point
2,128 ft
~63.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,959 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brentwood, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Philadelphia.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 53m. Total distance: 297.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 259.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $33.75 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (Yellow Belt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 279.3 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 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
