Port Vue, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 291.5 miles and takes about 5h 42m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Mid-County Expressway, making it a straightforward journey across Pennsylvania. Given its efficiency and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The majority of your travel will be on high-speed highways, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive.
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
145.8 miles from Port Vue, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
259.6 mi
4h 42m
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi
8m
Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
11m
I 76
5.1 mi
7m
Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
6m
Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi
8m
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
5m
Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 259.6 mi, about 4h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Vue, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
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Start on Dersam Street
31 ft·1 sec·Dersam Street
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Turn right onto Gumbert Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Gumbert Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Romine Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Romine Avenue
4
Continue on Washington Boulevard
0.2 mi·36 sec·Washington Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn right onto Rebecca Street
0.3 mi·50 sec·Rebecca Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Yellow Belt
0.1 mi·10 sec·West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi·13 sec·Jerome Street Bridge
8
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.1 mi·2 min·Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi·10 min·Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi·37 sec·Lincoln Way
12
Turn slight right onto US 30
3.3 mi·6 min·Lincoln Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·21 sec·this road
Toward PATP, I 76
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 76; PATP
260 mi·4 hr 42 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 331AToward I 476 South: ChesterUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 476
6.4 mi·8 min·Mid-County Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·59 sec
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24
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 5h 42m estimated duration, starting your drive from Port Vue in the morning is advisable to ensure you arrive in Upper Darby with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $48, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 259.6 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before embarking on that long segment. Keep an eye on the fuel gauge as you approach the turnpike, as services can be spaced out.
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 145.8 miles from Port Vue, PA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.6 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 64 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.8 miles or 2h 50m 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 32m
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 Port Vue, 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 Port Vue, PA
This is one driving day of about 291.5 miles and 5h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Port Vue, 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 259.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 13 and 285.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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13 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward PATP, I 76
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PATP, I 76
7
13.3 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 left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
273.3 mi into trip|~5h 9m 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
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278.3 mi into trip|~5h 17m 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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285.3 mi into trip|~5h 27m 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
$48.33 one way
$96.65 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$52.93
$105.86
premium
$4.93
$56.53
$113.07
diesel
$5.61
$64.36
$128.72
Estimated Tolls: $33.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(259.6 mi)$33.75
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
$48
Tolls
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$107–$132
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.5
1
$30.61
$13.99
Efficient EV
72.9
0
$25.51
$11.66
EV Truck/SUV
116.6
1
$40.81
$18.66
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Port Vue, PA
Late night
in Port Vue on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night
in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 to 15 mph27% chanceLive forecast
54°F
Hancock, MD
146 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
9 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 42m 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 170.9
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 271.4
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 291.5
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 70.4
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 211.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with a substantial 93% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 259.6 miles. This means you can expect a consistent, fast-paced driving experience for the bulk of your trip. While the profile is overwhelmingly highway, the final segments may involve the Mid-County Expressway and Lincoln Way, introducing slight variations as you approach your destination.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 259.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in.
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 16 significant decision points across 291.5 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 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 273.3 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 Port Vue, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Philadelphia along the way.
Philadelphia
273.3 mi in|~5h 9m|via I 76
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 42m. Total distance: 291.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 259.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $33.75 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.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 273.3 miles (I 76): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Valley Forge National Historical Park 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 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 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.
