Origin
Tinicum, PA
Evening in Tinicum on Saturday
Local time
8:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tinicum, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tinicum, PA
Little Flower
Upper Darby, PA
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Trip Overview
Tinicum, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 49.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route primarily uses highway segments, making it a straightforward drive for those looking to cover ground efficiently. With a recommended one-day duration, this is a practical option for a quick commute or a short hop between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| South Easton Road | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Easton Road | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Doylestown Bypass | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| East Dark Hollow Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 10.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tinicum, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on Smithtown Road
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Smithtown Road
2
Turn straight onto East Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dark Hollow Road
3
Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
4
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Old Easton Road
5
Continue on PA 413
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old Easton Road
6
Turn left onto PA 611
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Easton Road
7
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 611
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Easton Road
8
Continue on PA 611
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Doylestown Bypass
9
Continue on PA 611
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
South Easton Road
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
15
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
17
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
23
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Tinicum, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 22.1 and 43.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 276, PATP: Philadelphia, Harrisburg
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
7
31.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
8
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
$8.24 one way
$16.47 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| premium | $5.01 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.87 | $21.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(9.1 mi)
$1.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Evening in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
8:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
About 40% of this 49.3-mile route is on highways, including the Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 10.8 miles on the Mid-County Expressway. The remaining portion of the drive will be on surface roads like South Easton Road. Expect to navigate a mix of faster highway speeds and more controlled surface street driving.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 22.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tinicum, PA and Upper Darby, PA, road signs point toward Patp: Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Allentown, Chester and Broomall.
Patp: Philadelphia
22.1 mi in
|
~35m
Harrisburg
22.1 mi in
|
~35m
Allentown
31.4 mi in
|
~46m
Chester
31.5 mi in
|
~47m
Broomall
43.1 mi in
|
~1h 3m
About the Cities
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.18 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Upper Darby, PA before heading back.
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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