Shenango, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 372 miles and takes about 7 hours 4 minutes via the Keystone Shortway and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a route with a profile of mostly surface roads, meaning you'll likely encounter more local traffic and varied speed limits than a pure interstate drive. With only 2 planned stops and a recommended single day, this is a feasible drive for most, but consider the 7-hour duration when planning your departure.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186 miles from Shenango, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
261.1 mi
4h 42m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi
1h 21m
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi
14m
Mercer Road
7.2 mi
9m
Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi
8m
Wasser Bridge Road
2.5 mi
4m
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi
5m
North Erie Street
2.4 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 261.1 mi, about 4h 42m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 76 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,058 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,481
Quietest
2 AM
~187 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenango, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
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Start on Grant Street
89 ft·8 sec·Grant Street
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
367 ft·20 sec·Washington Street
3
Turn right onto PA 18
0.6 mi·50 sec·Sharon Road
4
Take the exit
521 ft·20 sec
Toward Wasser Bridge Road, Good Hope Road
5
Turn left
222 ft·7 sec
6
Turn left onto Wasser Bridge Road
2.5 mi·4 min·Wasser Bridge Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto PA 58
7.2 mi·9 min·Mercer Road
8
Continue on PA 58
1.6 mi·2 min·Greenville Mercer Road
9
Continue on PA 58
2.3 mi·3 min·Greenville Road
10
Continue on PA 58
0.2 mi·24 sec·Greenville Avenue
11
Continue on US 19; US 62; PA 58
2.4 mi·4 min·North Erie Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 19
0.2 mi·24 sec·Perry Highway
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
14
Merge onto I 80
261 mi·4 hr 42 min·Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit 9Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, BroomallUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
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 7-hour estimated drive time, leaving Shenango in the early morning is your best bet to arrive in Upper Darby before dark. This route allows for one overnight stop if you prefer to break it up, but it's manageable in a single day. Plan your two stops strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or where you might need to refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off the longer highway stretches, as services can be more spread out on surface roads. The $62 fuel cost is an estimate, so always be prepared for slight fluctuations.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186 miles from Shenango, PA, or about 3h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.1 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 82 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186 miles or 3h 29m 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 47m
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 Shenango, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shenango, PA
This is one driving day of about 372 miles and 7h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Shenango, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 261.1 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 0 and 365.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
17.3 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Clarion
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
6
279.6 mi into trip|~5h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
354.7 mi into trip|~6h 34m 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
365.8 mi into trip|~6h 49m 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
$65.47 one way
$130.93 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.89
$71.59
$143.18
premium
$5.23
$76.54
$153.08
diesel
$6.18
$90.50
$180.99
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
$65
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.6
1
$39.06
$17.86
Efficient EV
93
1
$32.55
$14.88
EV Truck/SUV
148.8
1
$52.08
$23.81
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Shenango, PA
Late night
in Shenango on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Patchy Fog
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Late night
in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
5:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
4 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
7h 4m 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.
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 359.1
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 372
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 23% of this 372-mile route is on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 261.1 miles on the Keystone Shortway, which will offer a more consistent cruising experience. After that, the route transitions to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and then the Mid-County Expressway, likely introducing more exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination. The overall profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and potential local congestion.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 261.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington 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 16 significant decision points across 372 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 279.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,732 ft56 ft
Total Climb
2,377 ft
Total Descent
3,299 ft
Highest Point
1,732 ft
~106.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,676 ft
Notable High Points
1,592 ft at ~186 miles+854 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shenango, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 4m. Total distance: 372 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 261.1 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.
Yes — we found about 35 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 279.6 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 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.
