Embark on a 210.2-mile journey from Ridgebury, PA, to Upper Darby, PA, that will take approximately 4 hours and 38 minutes. This route is primarily highway-focused, with 90% of it on major roads, making it a feasible one-day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $35 for this drive. The journey covers a significant distance within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a direct path to your destination. With only one recommended stop, this drive is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach Upper Darby without an overnight stay.
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
105.1 miles from Ridgebury, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 31m 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.
31
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
For this 4-hour and 38-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach Upper Darby. The route is designed for a single stop, so plan this strategically for a break and fuel, perhaps midway through your 210.2-mile journey. With a fuel cost estimated at $35, it's wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during the longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, to ensure you have enough to reach your next service area.
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 105.1 miles from Ridgebury, PA, or about 2h 31m 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 46 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.1 miles or 2h 31m 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 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 Ridgebury, 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 Ridgebury, PA
This is one driving day of about 210.2 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Ridgebury, 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 204 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3 mi into trip|~5m in|NY 427 / Front Street
Turn right onto NY 427 / Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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13.3 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward US 220: Waverly, Sayre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 60
Toward US 220: Waverly, Sayre
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13.6 mi into trip|~18m in|US 220
Turn right onto US 220
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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193 mi into trip|~4h 8m 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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204 mi into trip|~4h 23m 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
$36.71 one way
$73.42 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$40.19
$80.39
premium
$5.20
$43.00
$86.00
diesel
$6.28
$51.94
$103.88
Estimated Tolls: $11.30
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(85.8 mi)$11.16
Berwick Turnpike
(2 mi)$0.14
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
$37
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.1
0
$22.07
$10.09
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.39
$8.41
EV Truck/SUV
84.1
1
$29.43
$13.45
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Ridgebury, PA
Morning
in Ridgebury on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning
in Upper Darby on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
N 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 38m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 210.2
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
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 195.7
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 203
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 90% of the mileage spent on major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a lengthy stretch of 85.8 miles without interruption. The main roads guiding you include the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, US 220, and PA 118. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained highways.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and US 220. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near NY 427 / Front Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 23 significant decision points across 210.2 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 3 miles (NY 427 / Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (US 220): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,935 ft56 ft
Total Climb
1,712 ft
Total Descent
2,616 ft
Highest Point
1,935 ft
~60.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,878 ft
Notable High Points
1,935 ft at ~60.1 miles+563 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ridgebury, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Sayre and Patp.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 210.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 $11.30 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 4 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 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (NY 427 / Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (US 220): Lane positioning matters here.
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 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Upper Darby, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
