This 303.6-mile journey from Mount Oliver, PA to Upper Darby, PA takes approximately 5 hours and 53 minutes to complete. Primarily using the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, and Mid-County Expressway, this route is a highway-focused drive. With a fuel cost estimated at $50 and a recommended single day for completion, it's a manageable trip. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a straightforward drive for a day trip. Both locations are within the Northeast region of the US, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries.
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
151.8 miles from Mount Oliver, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
270.5 mi
4h 54m
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.4 mi
15m
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
South 18th Street
0.9 mi
1m
Mission Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 270.5 mi, about 4h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Oliver, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
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Start on Hays Avenue
117 ft·5 sec·Hays Avenue
2
Turn right onto Brownsville Road
0.2 mi·26 sec·Brownsville Road
3
Continue on South 18th Street
0.9 mi·1 min·South 18th Street
4
Turn right onto Mission Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Mission Street
5
Turn left onto Barry Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Barry Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Josephine Street
77 ft·8 sec·Josephine Street
7
Turn left onto South 27th Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·South 27th Street
8
Turn right onto Jane Street
241 ft·15 sec·Jane Street
9
Turn left onto South 28th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South 28th Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto South Water Street
462 ft·20 sec·South Water Street
11
Turn left onto Hot Metal Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Hot Metal Street
12
Turn left onto PA 885
0.1 mi·17 sec·Second Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto PA 885
197 ft·3 sec·Bates Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 376 East: MonroevilleUse the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
11 mi·15 min·Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·1 min
Exit 85Toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
17
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·30 sec·this road
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 76; PATP
271 mi·4 hr 54 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto I 76
5.1 mi·7 min·I 76
Exit 326Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331AToward I 476 South: ChesterUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi·8 min·Mid-County Expressway
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
27
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Providence Road
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Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 53-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With a $50 fuel cost and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll road, so be prepared for potential toll collection points. Given the substantial longest stretch of 270.5 miles, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway mark or slightly before you feel the need. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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 151.8 miles from Mount Oliver, PA, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 270.5 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 67 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.8 miles or 2h 54m 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 40m
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 Mount Oliver, 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 Mount Oliver, PA
This is one driving day of about 303.6 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Mount Oliver, 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 270.5 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 297.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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2.1 mi into trip|~5m in|South Water Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Water Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
14.7 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
285.4 mi into trip|~5h 20m 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
290.5 mi into trip|~5h 28m 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
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297.5 mi into trip|~5h 38m 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
$50.33 one way
$100.67 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg106 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$55.13
$110.25
premium
$4.93
$58.88
$117.76
diesel
$5.61
$67.03
$134.06
Estimated Tolls: $35.17
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(270.5 mi)$35.17
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
$50
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$111–$136
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.1
1
$31.88
$14.57
Efficient EV
75.9
0
$26.57
$12.14
EV Truck/SUV
121.4
1
$42.50
$19.43
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Mount Oliver, PA
Late night
in Mount Oliver on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night
in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
67°F
Hancock, MD
152 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
7 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
5h 53m 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.
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
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 282.7
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 188.5
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 303.6
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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 73.3
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 230.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 97% of the route utilizing major expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 270.5 miles, all on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This means you'll experience a consistent, fast-paced driving environment for the majority of your trip. The Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Mid-County Expressway are also significant highway segments that contribute to this character. The road's personality is largely defined by efficient travel on well-maintained, high-speed roadways.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 270.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near South Water Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 303.6 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 2.1 miles (South Water Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.4 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.
On the drive from Mount Oliver, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 53m. Total distance: 303.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 270.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $35.17 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 2.1 miles (South Water Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 285.4 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Independence National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 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.
