Bridgeton, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 73.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 58 minutes via Kennett-Oxford Bypass and East Baltimore Pike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience, so plan for a more involved journey than a simple highway cruise. With a single recommended day, you have plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and make any necessary stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.7 miles from Bridgeton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
17.2 mi
23m
East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi
27m
Holtwood Road
9.6 mi
13m
Kirkwood Pike
8.9 mi
12m
Media Bypass
4.1 mi
5m
Buck Road
3.3 mi
5m
Bridgeton Road
2.9 mi
6m
West Lancaster Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 17.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Owad Road
521 ft·20 sec·Owad Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Bridgeton Road
2.9 mi·6 min·Bridgeton Road
3
Turn right onto PA 74
2.1 mi·3 min·Delta Road
4
Turn left onto PA 372
9.6 mi·13 min·Holtwood Road
5
Continue on Friendly Drive
0.4 mi·42 sec·Friendly Drive
6
Continue on PA 372
3.3 mi·5 min·Buck Road
7
Continue on PA 372
0.9 mi·2 min·West State Street
8
Turn right onto PA 472
0.7 mi·1 min·South Lime Street
9
Continue on PA 472
8.9 mi·12 min·Kirkwood Pike
10
Continue on PA 472
2.6 mi·4 min·West Lancaster Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
12
Merge onto US 1
17 mi·23 min·Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 1
15 mi·27 min·East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
4.1 mi·5 min·Media Bypass
Toward US 1 North: SpringfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·State Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
196 ft·6 sec
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi·4 min·West Springfield Road
18
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi·3 min·North Springfield Road
19
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi·1 min·East Providence Road
20
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 58 minute duration and local road nature, consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for navigating turns and potential traffic. While there are no specific stops recommended, the route's flexibility means you can pause as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as there's a $12 estimated cost for the 73.3 miles. A key tip for this drive is to familiarize yourself with the specific turns on Kennett-Oxford Bypass and East Baltimore Pike beforehand, as the 'turn-heavy' profile means you'll be making frequent adjustments.
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 36.7 miles from Bridgeton, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 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 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 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 1h 38m
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 Bridgeton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bridgeton, PA
This is one driving day of about 73.3 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bridgeton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Kennett-Oxford Bypass for about 17.2 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 69.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Bridgeton Road
Turn sharp right onto Bridgeton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
5.1 mi into trip|~10m in|PA 372 / Holtwood Road
Turn left onto PA 372 / Holtwood Road
Navigation decision point
5
31.7 mi into trip|~51m in|US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge onto US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
64.3 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 1 / Media Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Media Bypass toward US 1 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
5
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.15 one way
$24.30 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.31
$26.62
premium
$4.93
$14.22
$28.43
diesel
$5.61
$16.18
$32.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22
0
$7.70
$3.52
Efficient EV
18.3
0
$6.41
$2.93
EV Truck/SUV
29.3
0
$10.26
$4.69
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Bridgeton, PA
Morning
in Bridgeton on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning
in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
E 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
63°F
New Garden, PA
37 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
26 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 58m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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 73.3
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 65.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway miles contributing to the 73.3-mile total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.2 miles on the Kennett-Oxford Bypass. Expect frequent turns and varied road conditions as you navigate through local areas. The drive will feel more engaged, requiring your attention as you transition between different local roads like East Baltimore Pike and Holtwood Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Kennett-Oxford Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Bridgeton Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Bridgeton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.1 miles (PA 372 / Holtwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 73.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Kennett-Oxford Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (Bridgeton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.1 miles (PA 372 / Holtwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.7 miles (US 1 / Kennett-Oxford Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — First State 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.
