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Trip from Sheffield, PA to Upper Darby, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 27m

Distance

317.1 mi

510 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 15m ★
6 AM
6h 27m
8 AM
6h 52m
10 AM
6h 36m
12 PM
6h 34m
3 PM
6h 37m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

Sheffield, PA

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Trip Overview

This 317.1-mile drive from Sheffield, PA to Upper Darby, PA is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take around 6 hours and 27 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Keystone Shortway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a portion on PA 948, this route is best suited for a single, focused day trip, though an early start is recommended. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is $53. Given its location entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, you won't be crossing state lines, and the drive offers a mixed driving experience.

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

158.5 miles from Sheffield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 165.4 mi 3h
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 75.1 mi 1h 21m
PA 948 23.8 mi 35m
Boot Jack Road 11.2 mi 16m
Mid-County Expressway 10.8 mi 14m
State Park Road 8.1 mi 14m
Hoovertown Road 5 mi 8m
Penfield Road 3.7 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 165.4 mi, about 3h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheffield, PA and Upper Darby, PA.

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 7 sec · this road
Toward PA 666 West
2

Merge onto PA 666

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
3

Continue on PA 948

8.5 mi · 12 min · PA 948
4

At end of road, turn left onto PA 66

2.9 mi · 4 min · PA 66
5

Turn right onto PA 948

15 mi · 22 min · PA 948
6

Turn left onto PA 948

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
7

Continue on US 219; PA 948

11 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road
8

Turn left onto PA 153

3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road
9

Continue on PA 153

5.0 mi · 8 min · Hoovertown Road
10

Continue on PA 153

8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road
11

Turn left

0.3 mi · 40 sec
12

Merge onto I 80

165 mi · 3 hr · Keystone Shortway
13

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 31 sec
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
16

Merge onto I 476; PATP

75 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
19

Continue on I 476

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec
Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use 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
25

Arrive at destination

West Providence Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour and 27-minute drive, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Upper Darby. With one recommended stop, plan to break up the 317.1 miles into manageable segments. The longest stretch is 165.4 miles, so be sure to take a break before or shortly after that point. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before entering longer stretches of highway where services might be less frequent, and budget approximately $53 for fuel.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.5 miles from Sheffield, PA, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.4 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 70 miles or 1h 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 158.5 miles or 3h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 13m

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 Sheffield, 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 Sheffield, PA

This is one driving day of about 317.1 miles and 6h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Sheffield, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 165.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellefonte, PA

159 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

Mount Joy, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefonte, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.5 miles from Sheffield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.4 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 223.8 and 310.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
223.8 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allen...
6
224.7 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 476 South: Allentown
5
225 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
299.8 mi into trip | ~5h 57m 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
310.9 mi into trip | ~6h 12m 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

$52.57 one way

$105.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $57.58 $115.15
premium $4.93 $61.50 $122.99
diesel $5.61 $70.01 $140.02

Estimated Tolls: $9.76

Pennsylvania Turnpike (75.1 mi) $9.76

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

$53

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.1 1 $33.30 $15.22
Efficient EV 79.3 0 $27.75 $12.68
EV Truck/SUV 126.8 1 $44.39 $20.29

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 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 14, 2026

Origin

Sheffield, PA

Late night in Sheffield on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 9 mph 55% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Upper Darby, PA

Late night in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 5:10PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

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

12 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

6h 27m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Your journey will involve a significant portion on highways, with 36% of the drive on them, offering periods of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is an impressive 165.4 miles along the Keystone Shortway, allowing for extended periods of steady travel. The drive transitions between these faster sections and roads like PA 948, creating a varied driving profile. Expect a mixed drive that balances efficient highway travel with more localized road segments.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 223.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 317.1 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 223.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 225 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Sheffield, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

223.8 mi in | ~4h 33m

Allentown

223.8 mi in | ~4h 33m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 27m. Total distance: 317.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 27m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 165.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.76 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 223.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 224.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 225 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 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.

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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