Kane, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 310.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m via Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and Million Dollar Highway, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward drive that connects the Northeast regions of the state. With a recommended one-day duration, it's a solid option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently. The mix of highways and surface roads makes for a varied, but manageable, driving experience.
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
155.5 miles from Kane, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
165.4 mi
3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi
1h 21m
Million Dollar Highway
10.9 mi
16m
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi
14m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Bennetts Valley Highway
7.9 mi
12m
Buena Vista Highway
4.9 mi
8m
Johnsonburg Road
4.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 165.4 mi, about 3h
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 52 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,092 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,504
Quietest
2 AM
~185 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kane, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on US 6
91 ft·8 sec·North Fraley Street
2
Turn left onto Haines Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Haines Street
3
Turn right onto PA 321
0.3 mi·55 sec·Hacker Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; PA 321
105 ft·3 sec·Biddle Street
5
Turn right onto PA 321
0.2 mi·24 sec·Westerberg Way
6
Continue on PA 321
0.2 mi·25 sec·Brick Yard Road
7
Continue on PA 321
1.4 mi·2 min·Brickyard Road
8
Continue on PA 321
1.5 mi·2 min·Kane-Wilcox Road
9
Continue on PA 321
0.8 mi·1 min·Brick Yard Road
10
Continue on PA 321
4.9 mi·8 min·Buena Vista Highway
11
Continue on US 219
4.2 mi·4 min·Wilcox Road
12
Continue on US 219
1.2 mi·1 min·Market Street
13
Continue on US 219
1.2 mi·1 min·Johnsonburg Bypass
14
Continue on US 219
0.2 mi·15 sec·East Center Street
15
Take the exit
122 ft·4 sec
16
Continue on Powers Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Powers Avenue
17
Continue on PA 255
2.3 mi·3 min·Johnsonburg-Saint Marys Road
18
Continue on PA 255
4.4 mi·6 min·Johnsonburg Road
19
Continue on PA 255
0.7 mi·1 min·Maurus Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto PA 255
502 ft·10 sec·North Michael Street
21
Continue on PA 255
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Saint Marys Street
22
Continue on PA 255
11 mi·16 min·Million Dollar Highway
23
Continue on PA 255
7.9 mi·12 min·Bennetts Valley Highway
24
Turn left onto PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
25
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
26
Merge onto I 80
165 mi·3 hr·Keystone Shortway
27
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
35
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
36
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
37
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
38
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Providence Road
39
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 17m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to arrive with plenty of daylight. This route is designed for a single day, so plan for one main stop to break up the 310.9 miles. With a fuel cost estimated at $56, it's wise to fuel up before departing Kane, PA. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially after leaving the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent on the surface road portions.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.5 miles from Kane, PA, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 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 68 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.5 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
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 Kane, 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 Kane, PA
This is one driving day of about 310.9 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Kane, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 165.4 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 304.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|US 6; PA 321 / Biddle Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 6; PA 321 / Biddle Street
Navigation decision point
5
217.7 mi into trip|~4h 23m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allen...
6
218.6 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
293.7 mi into trip|~5h 47m in|I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
304.7 mi into trip|~6h 2m 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
$49.57 one way
$99.15 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$54.86
$109.72
premium
$4.81
$58.85
$117.70
diesel
$4.80
$58.70
$117.41
Estimated Tolls: $9.76
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75.1 mi)$9.76
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
$50
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.3
1
$32.64
$14.92
Efficient EV
77.7
0
$27.20
$12.44
EV Truck/SUV
124.4
1
$43.53
$19.90
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Kane, PA
Late night
in Kane on Monday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Smoke
NW 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night
in Upper Darby on Monday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Smoke
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 1:40PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
10 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
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 300.2
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 310.9
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 310.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 28% of this 310.9-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous highway stretch is 165.4 miles along the Keystone Shortway. After that, expect a shift to mostly surface roads. The transition from highway cruising to surface roads means you'll likely notice more frequent intersections and varied speed limits as you get closer to your destination.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.7 miles in near US 6; PA 321 / Biddle Street.
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 18 significant decision points across 310.9 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 0.7 miles (US 6; PA 321 / Biddle Street): Navigation decision point; at 217.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,033 ft56 ft
Total Climb
2,359 ft
Total Descent
4,336 ft
Highest Point
2,033 ft
Elevation Range
1,976 ft
Notable High Points
1,814 ft at ~222.1 miles+629 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kane, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Kane is a small town of 4,000 people in Northwest Pennsylvania adjacent to the Allegheny National Forest. This article also covers nearby Mount Jewett, which had a population of about 850 in 2020.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 310.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 165.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.76 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.
Yes — we found about 24 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 6; PA 321 / Biddle Street): Navigation decision point; at 217.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 218.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Valley Forge 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 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.
