Kline, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 320.2 miles and takes about 6h 9m via Keystone Shortway and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $57 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region for its entirety. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, making it a manageable one-day trip for most. The route is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without extensive stops.
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
160.1 miles from Kline, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
205.8 mi
3h 43m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi
1h 21m
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi
14m
US Highway 322
6.7 mi
9m
Main Street
6.1 mi
9m
Route 322
4.1 mi
5m
Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi
8m
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 205.8 mi, about 3h 43m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,059 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,505
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Kline, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
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Start on Kline Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Kline Road
2
Turn left onto US 322
6.7 mi·9 min·US Highway 322
3
Continue on US 322
5.1 mi·7 min·Main Street
4
Continue on US 322
1.7 mi·2 min·West Main Street
5
Continue on US 322
1.6 mi·2 min·Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
6
Continue on US 322
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
7
Continue on US 322
4.1 mi·5 min·Route 322
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
9
Merge onto I 80
206 mi·3 hr 43 min·Keystone Shortway
10
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.
18
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Providence Road
22
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 9m estimated duration, departing Kline, PA in the morning should allow you to reach Upper Darby, PA comfortably before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to rest. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 205.8-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services can be more spread out on longer highway segments. The fuel cost estimate of $57 is a good baseline for your budget. This is a drive that can be completed in a single day, so you can adjust your pace as needed.
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 160.1 miles from Kline, PA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.8 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 70 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.1 miles or 3h 2m 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 55m
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 Kline, 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 Kline, PA
This is one driving day of about 320.2 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Kline, 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 205.8 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 226.9 and 314 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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226.9 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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
227.8 mi into trip|~4h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
5
228 mi into trip|~4h 17m in|I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
302.9 mi into trip|~5h 38m 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
314 mi into trip|~5h 53m 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
$56.35 one way
$112.70 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg112 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$61.62
$123.24
premium
$5.23
$65.88
$131.76
diesel
$6.18
$77.89
$155.79
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
$56
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
96.1
1
$33.62
$15.37
Efficient EV
80.1
0
$28.02
$12.81
EV Truck/SUV
128.1
1
$44.83
$20.49
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Kline, PA
Morning
in Kline on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 7 to 14 mph99% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning
in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Rain Showers Likely
S 5 to 10 mph66% chanceLive forecast
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
12 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 9m 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 309.1
Park Closure: Grand Parade Trail Closure Due to Scheduled Herbicide Spraying (Sep. 22)
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 320.2
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 320.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 30% highway driving, with the longest stretch covering 205.8 miles on the Keystone Shortway. After this significant highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. Be aware of the potential for frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach more developed areas in the latter half of the drive. The profile is mixed highway and surface, indicating a varied driving experience.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 205.8 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 226.9 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 320.2 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 226.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 228 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,762 ft56 ft
Total Climb
2,285 ft
Total Descent
3,598 ft
Highest Point
1,762 ft
~129.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,706 ft
Notable High Points
1,762 ft at ~129.9 miles+687 ft prominence
1,655 ft at ~216.5 miles+561 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kline, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 320.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 205.8 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 32 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 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 226.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 228 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 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.
