Trip from Kittanning, 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

Distance

300.2 mi

483 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 47m ★

6 AM

6h 0m

8 AM

6h 26m

10 AM

6h 9m

12 PM

6h 7m

3 PM

6h 11m

5 PM

6h 25m

8 PM

5h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Kittanning, PA

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Trip Overview

This 300.2-mile drive from Kittanning, PA to Upper Darby, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey best tackled in a single day. Expect to spend around 6 hours on the road, with an estimated fuel cost of $50. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-99, and US 422, making it a familiar and efficient path for many drivers. Given its duration and highway nature, this trip is well-suited for a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. It's a practical choice for moving between points within the Northeast region.

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

150.1 miles from Kittanning, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	181 mi	3h 16m
I 99	27.2 mi	29m
US 422	24.7 mi	31m
Indiana Road	19.5 mi	26m
William Penn Highway	16.4 mi	19m
Mid-County Expressway	6.4 mi	8m
Benjamin Franklin Highway	6.2 mi	9m
I 76	5.1 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 181 mi, about 3h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kittanning, PA and Upper Darby, PA.

Start on North Jefferson Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · North Jefferson Street

Turn right onto Market Street

411 ft · 18 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto US 422 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Water Street

Turn left onto US 422 Business

20 mi · 26 min · Indiana Road

Continue on US 422; PA 56

6.2 mi · 7 min · US 422; PA 56

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 422; PA 286 Truck

18 mi · 23 min · US 422; PA 286 Truck

Continue on US 422; PA 271

6.2 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

Continue on US 422

1.6 mi · 2 min · Ben Franklin Highway

Continue on West High Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West High Street

Turn slight right onto Rowena Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · Rowena Drive

Merge onto Admiral Peary Highway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Admiral Peary Highway

Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg Use the left lane.

Merge onto US 22

16 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 45 sec · this road

Toward I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

Merge onto I 99; US 220

27 mi · 29 min · I 99; US 220

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Keep slight right at fork

284 ft · 8 sec

Toward US 220 Business South: Bedford

Turn slight right onto US 220 BUS

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Business 220

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 76

5.1 mi · 7 min · I 76

Exit 326 Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and potentially avoid heavier traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to break. The longest stretch of 181 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you can cover a lot of ground between opportunities for a break, so plan your refueling accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer highway segments. This route is designed for a single-day push, so focus on staying alert and enjoying the straightforward journey.

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 150.1 miles from Kittanning, PA, or about 3h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181 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 66 miles or 1h 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 150.1 miles or 3h 3m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kittanning, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Kittanning, PA

This is one driving day of about 300.2 miles and 6h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Kittanning, 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 181 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

150 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

Altoona, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chambersburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.1 miles from Kittanning, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 193

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3 mi

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 193

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 300.2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Falsetti's Villa Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Kittanning, Pennsylvania

0.8 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.1 mi from route

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 278.8

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 54.4 and 294 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

54.4 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Turn left toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 22 East: Hollidaysburg

71.6 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

282 mi into trip | ~5h 26m 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

287 mi into trip | ~5h 34m 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

294 mi into trip | ~5h 45m 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

$49.77 one way

$99.54 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$54.51	$109.02
premium	$4.93	$58.22	$116.44
diesel	$5.61	$66.28	$132.56

Estimated Tolls: $23.54

Pennsylvania Turnpike (181 mi) $23.54

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

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 105 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.1	1	$31.52	$14.41
Efficient EV	75.1	0	$26.27	$12.01
EV Truck/SUV	120.1	1	$42.03	$19.21

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Kittanning, PA

Afternoon in Kittanning on Sunday

Local time

12:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Afternoon in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

12:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Sunny

E 5 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

150 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

18 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

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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 ~33 min detour Free near mile 227.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

You'll experience an 81% highway share on this drive, emphasizing efficiency and speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 181 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While predominantly highway, the inclusion of I-99 and US 422 can introduce slight variations in scenery and traffic patterns as you progress. Overall, anticipate a drive characterized by its high-speed segments and clear directional guidance, minimizing complex navigation.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 181 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and I 99. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 20 significant decision points across 300.2 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 54.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 71.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 282 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Kittanning, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Bedford

71.1 mi in | ~1h 36m

Pittsburgh

99.2 mi in | ~2h 6m

Harrisburg

99.2 mi in | ~2h 6m

Patp: Pittsburgh

100.3 mi in | ~2h 9m

Philadelphia

282 mi in | ~5h 26m | via I 76

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 6h. Total distance: 300.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kittanning, PA to Upper Darby, PA covers 300.2 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 99, US 422. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 150.1 miles from Kittanning, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Kittanning, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Bedford, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Patp: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Independence National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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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Trip from Kittanning, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Spice Restaurant & Bar

Satellite Cafe

Falsetti's Villa Restaurant

Valley Forge Service Plaza

South Midway Service Plaza

North Midway Service Plaza

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

Bomansville Service Plaza

Rest Area

Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza

Lawn Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

King of Prussia Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Wharton Esherick Museum

Arnold's Family Fun Center

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

Heuser Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kittanning, PA

Upper Darby, PA

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

6h on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

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Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Upper Darby, PA

Who Is This Route For?

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Is this a good same-day trip?

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How much does gas cost for this trip?

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