Origin
Moscow, PA
Morning in Moscow on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Moscow, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
124.1 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 26m
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6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moscow, PA
Serg Alesenko
Trip Overview
Moscow, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 124.1 miles and takes about 2h 36m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-380, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route primarily traverses the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward drive that's mostly on major highways. With 86% of the trip on highways, you'll likely find yourself on a consistent, high-speed path for the majority of the drive. Consider this a practical option for getting between these two points efficiently, especially if you're looking to minimize travel time within the state.
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
62 miles from Moscow, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 67.3 mi | 1h 13m |
| I 380 | 12 mi | 13m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Shortway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Drinker Turnpike | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| PA 903 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moscow, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on PA 435; PA 690
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on PA 435
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Drinker Turnpike
3
Continue on PA 435
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Drinker Turnpike
4
Turn slight right onto PA 435
144 ft
·
5 sec
·
PA 435
5
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 435
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
PA 435
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
7
Merge onto I 380
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 380
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
9
Merge onto I 80
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
11
Keep slight left at fork
179 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn left onto PA 115
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 115
13
Turn right onto PA 903
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
PA 903
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 476; PATP
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
18
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
24
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Given this is a 2h 36m drive, it’s well within the range of a single-day trip. Leaving in the morning should give you ample time to arrive with daylight to spare. The route includes one stop, which is plenty for a drive of this length, but you can always pull over if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $21 estimated fuel cost is based on the total distance, and planning a fill-up before the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension might be wise. The predominantly highway nature means you'll cover ground quickly, so staying alert for changes in speed limits and exit ramps is key.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62 miles from Moscow, PA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 27 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 17m 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
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 Moscow, 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 Moscow, PA
This is one driving day of about 124.1 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Moscow, 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 67.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62 miles from Moscow, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 117.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
PA 435
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 435
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
7
39.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the ramp toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PATP South, I 476 South: Allentown
7
106.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m 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
117.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m 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
$20.57 one way
$41.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.53 | $45.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.07 | $48.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.40 | $54.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.27
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(67.3 mi)
$8.76
Drinker Turnpike
(7.3 mi)
$0.51
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
$21
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.86 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.37 | $7.94 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Northampton, PA
62 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
22 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
2h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 86% of this 124.1-mile drive on the highway, predominantly on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-380. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 67.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. After this substantial highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads for the remaining portion of the trip. Expect a pattern of dense exits as you approach your destination in Upper Darby.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 380. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near PA 435.
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 15 significant decision points across 124.1 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 7.6 miles (PA 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.4 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moscow, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Blakeslee and Patp South.
Blakeslee
29.7 mi in
|
~37m
Patp South
39.4 mi in
|
~52m
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 2h 36m. Total distance: 124.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.27 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.
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 7.6 miles (PA 435): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 39.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Upper Darby, PA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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