Origin
Hopewell, PA
Morning in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, 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 13m
Distance
43.5 mi
70 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 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopewell, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Spanning 43.5 miles between Hopewell and Upper Darby, this Pennsylvania journey takes approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete. Because the route is quite short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $7 on fuel, making this an incredibly budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating through the Northeast region, you will rely on a series of local roads rather than major interstates. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the complexity of long-distance planning, giving you the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | 17.2 mi | 23m |
| East Baltimore Pike | 15.3 mi | 27m |
| Media Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Roneys Corner Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bethel Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
— 17.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hopewell Road
3
Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roneys Corner Road
4
Turn right onto Calvary Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Calvary Road
5
Continue on Bethel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Road
6
Turn straight onto PA 472
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Lancaster Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
8
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
15 mi
·
27 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Media Bypass
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
196 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Springfield Road
14
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
15
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
16
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Hopewell, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.5 — 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
|
Hopewell Road
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Roneys Corner Road
Turn sharp left onto Roneys Corner Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
Navigation decision point
Toward US 1 North: Kennett Square
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~6m 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
34.5 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Morning in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 13m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate via the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, East Baltimore Pike, and the Media Bypass to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 17.2-mile segment on the Kennett-Oxford Bypass, which offers a brief moment of steady driving. Because the road personality shifts from bypass segments to local thoroughfares, you should stay alert for frequent turns. This transition between different types of local roads keeps the experience engaging, though it requires more active attention behind the wheel than a standard interstate trek.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 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?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hopewell Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 43.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Roneys Corner Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 13m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
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.
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 (Hopewell Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Roneys Corner Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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