Trip from Mill Hall, 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

3h 50m

Distance

196.7 mi

317 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

28 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 38m ★

6 AM

3h 51m

8 AM

4h 16m

10 AM

4h 0m

12 PM

3h 57m

3 PM

4h 1m

5 PM

4h 15m

8 PM

3h 43m

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

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borough in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mill Hall, PA

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Trip Overview

This 196.7-mile drive from Mill Hall to Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes. You'll traverse a mix of highways, with 44% of the route being on major roadways, and the estimated fuel cost is around $33. The journey primarily utilizes the Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and Mid-County Expressway, offering a practical way to connect these two points within the Northeast region of PA. Given its manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a direct journey without the need for an overnight stay, though planning for one stop is recommended.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

98.4 miles from Mill Hall, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	98.2 mi	1h 48m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	75.1 mi	1h 21m
Mid-County Expressway	10.8 mi	14m
Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway	3 mi	4m
West Chester Pike	2.5 mi	5m
Nittany Valley Drive	1.1 mi	1m
Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 98.2 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto PA 64

1.1 mi · 1 min · Nittany Valley Drive

Turn left onto PA 477

371 ft · 9 sec · Long Run Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Continue on US 220

3.0 mi · 4 min · Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Merge onto I 80

98 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

11 mi · 14 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 3-hour and 50-minute drive, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Upper Darby. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly before embarking on the longest stretch of 98.2 miles on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent. The $33 estimated fuel cost is a good baseline for budgeting your trip.

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 98.4 miles from Mill Hall, PA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.2 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 43 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 98.4 miles or 1h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h

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 Mill Hall, 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 Mill Hall, PA

This is one driving day of about 196.7 miles and 3h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Mill Hall, 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 98.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilkes-Barre, PA

98 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

California, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hazleton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 98.4 miles from Mill Hall, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.2 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

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 196.7

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 196.7

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 112.4

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 112.4

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 112.4

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 56.2

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 126.5

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

1.9 mi from route

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 168.6

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 182.7

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 182.7

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 182.7

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 182.7

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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 103.4 and 190.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

103.4 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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...

104.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

104.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m 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.

179.5 mi into trip | ~3h 20m 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.

190.5 mi into trip | ~3h 35m 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

$32.61 one way

$65.22 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$35.72	$71.43
premium	$4.93	$38.15	$76.29
diesel	$5.61	$43.43	$86.86

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

$33

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

28 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Milton, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Quakertown, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger

Mill Hall, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Allentown, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Ruby Tuesday - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomsburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 11 ChargePoint Network: 5 EV Connect: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 APPLEGREEN: 2 SWTCH: 1 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59	$20.65	$9.44
Efficient EV	49.2	$17.21	$7.87
EV Truck/SUV	78.7	$27.54	$12.59

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Mill Hall, PA

Afternoon in Mill Hall on Sunday

Local time

12:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Afternoon in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

12:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 0% chance 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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

3h 50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

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 190.1

View on nps.gov

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 190.1

View on nps.gov

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 177

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 183.5

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 mixed driving experience on this 196.7-mile route. While 44% of your journey will be on highways, including significant portions of the Keystone Shortway, Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, and Mid-County Expressway, you'll also encounter other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 98.2 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of consistent travel. The road character shifts throughout the drive, moving from potentially more open highway segments to areas with more varied traffic patterns as you approach your destination.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 98.2 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 103.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 14 significant decision points across 196.7 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 103.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 104.6 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Mill Hall, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

103.4 mi in | ~1h 56m

Allentown

103.4 mi in | ~1h 56m

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 3h 50m. Total distance: 196.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.2 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.

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.

Yes — Independence National Historical Park, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial and Valley Forge National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Upper Darby, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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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

Satellite Cafe

Satellite Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

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Luzerne County Rest Area Eastbound

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Allentown Service Plaza

Hickory Run Service Plaza

Clinton County Rest Area Eastbound

Clinton County Rest Area Westbound

Onvo Travel Plaza

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Flying J Travel Center

Hickory Run Truck Plaza

Montour County Rest Area Westbound

Columbia County Rest Area Eastbound

Columbia County Rest Area Westbound

Onvo Travel Plaza

Blue Ridge Travel Plaza

Fischer's Park

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

Elmwood Park Zoo

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

Heuser Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Mill Hall, PA

Upper Darby, PA

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 50m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Upper Darby, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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Are there national parks near this route?

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