Origin
Honey Brook, PA
Late night in Honey Brook on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Honey Brook, 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 11m
Distance
40.5 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Honey Brook, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip from Honey Brook to Upper Darby, you are looking at a 40.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $7 for fuel will keep your tank ready for the ride. You will primarily navigate via Horseshoe Pike, West Chester Pike, and Providence Road throughout this trek. Because the entire trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you can expect a familiar landscape as you head toward your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pike | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| West Chester Pike | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Providence Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Pottstown Pike | 3 mi | 4m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Exton Bypass | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Horseshoe Pike
— 10.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honey Brook, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Maple Street
109 ft
·
6 sec
·
Maple Street
2
Turn right onto US 322
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Horseshoe Pike
3
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Manor Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 30 East, US 30 Business Alternate Truck East: Exton
5
Merge onto US 30; US 322 Alternate Truck; US 30 Business Alternate Truck
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
6
Continue on US 30
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Exton Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto PA 100
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Pottstown Pike
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 202
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 202
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward PA 3: Newtown Square
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 3
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Providence Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Road
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Providence Road
Use the right lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Media Bypass
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
196 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
18
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Springfield Road
19
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
20
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 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
20 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 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Honey Brook, 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 17.2 and 33.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward PA 100: Exton, West Chester
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 PA 100: Exton, West Chester
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Turn right onto PA 100 / Pottstown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
22.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward PA 3: Newtown Square
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 3: Newtown Square
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn right onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
33.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
PA 252 / North Providence Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 252 / North Providence Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.71 one way
$13.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Westtown, PA
20 mi in
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
2 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 11m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With only 4% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.6-mile segment on Horseshoe Pike, providing a brief break from frequent turns. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer active, engaging road conditions over the mindless repetition of interstate travel. As you progress, the road character shifts from the initial rural stretches of Honey Brook into the more developed, winding corridors leading into Upper Darby.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Horseshoe Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in.
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 40.5 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 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
746 ft
56 ft
Total Climb
294 ft
Total Descent
984 ft
Highest Point
746 ft
Elevation Range
690 ft
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 Honey Brook, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
17.2 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Horseshoe Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.5 miles (PA 100 / Pottstown Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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