Orwell, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 183.2 miles and takes about 4h 9m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and Tunkhannock Highway, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a convenient one-day journey. You'll encounter a mixed drive profile, so expect a blend of highway speeds and potentially slower sections. With a relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is a straightforward option for getting between these two points.
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
91.6 miles from Orwell, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 18m into the drive
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Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
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Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
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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
Given the 4h 9m estimated duration, starting your drive from Orwell in the morning is a good idea to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. You'll only need one stop, so plan it strategically along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 85.8-mile stretch on the Turnpike, as service areas can be spaced out. Budgeting around $30 for fuel should cover this 183.2-mile trip comfortably.
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 91.6 miles from Orwell, PA, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 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 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.6 miles or 2h 18m 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 22m
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 Orwell, 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 Orwell, PA
This is one driving day of about 183.2 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Orwell, 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 85.8 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 11 and 177 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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11 mi into trip|~17m in|US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn sharp left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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47.8 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|PA 29 / Bridge Street
Turn right onto PA 29 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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79.9 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PATP
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166 mi into trip|~3h 39m 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.
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177 mi into trip|~3h 54m 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
$30.37 one way
$60.74 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$33.26
$66.53
premium
$4.93
$35.53
$71.06
diesel
$5.61
$40.45
$80.90
Estimated Tolls: $11.16
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(85.8 mi)$11.16
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
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
17 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tilghman Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Quakertown, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
Wilkes-Barre Township Commons - Tesla Supercharger
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Allentown, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hickory Run Service Plaza - Northbound - Tesla Supercharger
Jim Thorpe, PA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hickory Run Service Plaza - Southbound - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55
0
$19.24
$8.79
Efficient EV
45.8
0
$16.03
$7.33
EV Truck/SUV
73.3
0
$25.65
$11.72
Gas CO2
64 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 19, 2026
Origin
Orwell, PA
Morning
in Orwell on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Rain And Snow Showers
NW 9 to 13 mph76% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning
in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain Showers
NW 10 to 15 mph91% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
55°F
Kingston, PA
92 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
11 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
4h 9m 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.
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...
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...
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 163.9
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 169.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 60% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a continuous segment of 85.8 miles. The Grand Army of the Republic Highway and Tunkhannock Highway will likely introduce more varied road conditions, potentially with lower speed limits and more local traffic. Be prepared for transitions between faster highway driving and more winding or built-up areas as you get closer to your destination.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 11 miles in near US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway.
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 13 significant decision points across 183.2 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 11 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 47.8 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.9 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.
On the drive from Orwell, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 183.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.16 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 11 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 47.8 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.9 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 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Upper Darby, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
