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Trip from Latrobe, PA to Upper Darby, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

256.9 mi

413 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 12m ★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 34m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 50m
8 PM
5h 17m

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

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Downtown Latrobe, PA, PA

Latrobe, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This 256.9-mile journey from Latrobe to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 24 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lincoln Highway, and Mid-County Expressway, with a significant 75% of the drive being on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $43, this route is an efficient way to cover the distance. It's a straightforward drive, making it a manageable option if you're looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent.

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

128.5 miles from Latrobe, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 181 mi 3h 16m
Lincoln Highway 50.7 mi 1h 18m
Mid-County Expressway 6.4 mi 8m
I 76 5.1 mi 7m
Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
West Chester Pike 2.5 mi 5m
Lincoln Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
West Pitt Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 181 mi, about 3h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 981

173 ft · 4 sec · Industrial Boulevard
2

Turn left onto PA 981

1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto PA 982

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hillview Avenue
4

Continue on PA 982

0.9 mi · 1 min · Eaton Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
6

Merge onto US 30

19 mi · 30 min · Lincoln Highway
7

Continue on US 30

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Pitt Street
8

Continue on US 30

25 mi · 38 min · Lincoln Highway
9

Continue on US 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pitt Street
10

Continue on US 30

6.0 mi · 8 min · Lincoln Highway
11

Turn left onto Country Ridge Road

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Country Ridge Road
12

Turn right onto Weber Lane

1.0 mi · 3 min · Weber Lane
13

Turn left onto US 220 BUS

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Business 220
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
16

Merge onto I 70; I 76; PATP

181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

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.
18

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 331A Toward I 476 South: Chester Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 476

6.4 mi · 8 min · Mid-County Expressway
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road
Use the right lane.
23

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road
25

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 24-minute duration, this drive is best tackled in one day. Consider an early morning departure from Latrobe to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour congestion as you near Upper Darby. With only one recommended stop, you can be flexible with your timing, but remember to factor in the $43 fuel cost and plan for at least one restroom break. A specific tip for this route: keep an eye on your GPS as you transition off the Pennsylvania Turnpike onto the Mid-County Expressway, as this can be a busy interchange.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 128.5 miles from Latrobe, PA, or about 2h 52m 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 57 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 128.5 miles or 2h 52m 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 21m

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 Latrobe, 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 Latrobe, PA

This is one driving day of about 256.9 miles and 5h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Latrobe, 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.

Downtown Smithsburg, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithsburg, MD

128 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

Portage, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hilltown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.5 miles from Latrobe, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 3h 6m in / 2h 19m to go 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

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

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Arnold's Family Fun Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Oaks, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–9 pm

+16106660600

Visit website

Indian Echo Caverns

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17175668131

Visit website

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 57.1 and 250.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
57.1 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Take the ramp toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
6
57.2 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

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

Toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg
8
238.7 mi into trip | ~4h 51m 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
7
243.7 mi into trip | ~4h 59m 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
8
250.7 mi into trip | ~5h 9m 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

$42.59 one way

$85.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $46.65 $93.29
premium $4.93 $49.82 $99.64
diesel $5.61 $56.72 $113.44

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

$43

Tolls

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.1 0 $26.97 $12.33
Efficient EV 64.2 0 $22.48 $10.28
EV Truck/SUV 102.8 1 $35.97 $16.44

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Latrobe, PA

Afternoon in Latrobe on Tuesday

Local time

12:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Afternoon in Upper Darby on Tuesday

Local time

12:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live 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

5 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 24m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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.

Flight 93 National Memorial

Flight 93 National Memorial

National Memorial

On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 35.4
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 239.2
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 141.7
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $1 near mile 256.9
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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 256.9
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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 ~32 min detour Free near mile 177.2
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with a substantial 75% of the 256.9 miles on high-speed roads. The Pennsylvania Turnpike will be your main companion for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 181 miles, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is largely highway, you will transition onto roads like the Lincoln Highway and Mid-County Expressway, which may offer a slightly different driving experience as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground steadily.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 181 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 256.9 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 57.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.7 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 Latrobe, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

Patp: Pittsburgh

57.1 mi in | ~1h 34m

Harrisburg

57.1 mi in | ~1h 34m

Philadelphia

238.7 mi in | ~4h 51m | 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 5h 24m. Total distance: 256.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 181 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $23.54 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 57.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 238.7 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Flight 93 National Memorial, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 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.

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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