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Trip from Montoursville, 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 32m

Distance

180.4 mi

290 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 20m ★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m

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

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Montoursville, PA

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Trip Overview

This 180.4-mile drive from Montoursville, PA, to Upper Darby, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, the Keystone Shortway, and the Susquehanna Beltway, with about 48% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $30. This route offers a mixed driving experience and falls entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a straightforward and manageable excursion. It's an ideal option if you're looking for an efficient trip without the need for an overnight stay.

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

90.2 miles from Montoursville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 75.1 mi 1h 21m
Keystone Shortway 64.2 mi 1h 11m
Susquehanna Beltway 21.2 mi 23m
Mid-County Expressway 10.8 mi 14m
Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
West Chester Pike 2.5 mi 5m
North Loyalsock Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
West Providence Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 75.1 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Spruce Street

71 ft · 5 sec · Spruce Street
2

Turn right onto Montour Street North

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Montour Street North
3

Turn right onto North Loyalsock Avenue

0.4 mi · 54 sec · North Loyalsock Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
5

Merge onto I 180; US 220

21 mi · 23 min · Susquehanna Beltway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec
8

Merge onto I 80

64 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Keystone Shortway
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
12

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
15

Continue on I 476

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto PA 3

2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18

Turn slight right onto Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road
Use the right lane.
19

Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20

Turn right onto West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Providence Road
21

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

For this 3-and-a-half-hour drive, leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Upper Darby with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself, but consider a break during that longest 75.1-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension to stay fresh. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $30, and plan your refueling accordingly. Since this is a one-day trip, you can depart at your convenience, but an early start helps maximize your time upon arrival.

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 90.2 miles from Montoursville, PA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.1 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 40 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.2 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 45m

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 Montoursville, 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 Montoursville, PA

This is one driving day of about 180.4 miles and 3h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Montoursville, 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 Northeast Extension for about 75.1 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

90 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

Catawissa, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmerton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.2 miles from Montoursville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.1 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 180.4

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 180.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 180.4

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 51.5

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 64.4

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 103.1

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 38.7

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 51.5

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 77.3

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 77.3

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 154.6

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

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 167.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 167.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Montgomeryville

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 154.6

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–11 pm

+12672228186

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 0 and 174.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Montour Street North

Turn right onto Montour Street North

Navigation decision point

6
22.3 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
6
88 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
163.2 mi into trip | ~3h 2m 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
174.2 mi into trip | ~3h 17m 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

$29.91 one way

$59.82 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $32.76 $65.51
premium $4.93 $34.99 $69.97
diesel $5.61 $39.83 $79.66

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

$30

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.1 0 $18.94 $8.66
Efficient EV 45.1 0 $15.79 $7.22
EV Truck/SUV 72.2 0 $25.26 $11.55

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Montoursville, PA

Late night in Montoursville on Sunday

Local time

4:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Late night in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

4:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°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

23 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 32m 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

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 180.4
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 180.4
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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 168
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

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 174.2
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 mixed drive with a significant portion on highways, accounting for 48% of the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 75.1 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you progress, the route transitions between these main arteries, providing a varied driving experience that isn't a monotonous interstate grind. This blend means you'll experience both faster highway travel and potentially more varied road conditions as you approach your destination.

48% 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: 75.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

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 early in the drive near Montour Street North.

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 16 significant decision points across 180.4 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: near the start (Montour Street North): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 88 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

Patp

87.1 mi in | ~1h 38m

Allentown

87.1 mi in | ~1h 38m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 180.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Montour Street North): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 88 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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