Origin
Upland, PA
Afternoon in Upland on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, 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
54m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, PA
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Trip Overview
Upland, PA to Upper Darby, PA is 30.6 miles and takes about 54 minutes via East Baltimore Pike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing familiar Northeast regions. Expect a route characterized by local roads, making it a straightforward, turn-heavy experience. It's a short trip, ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between two points without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Baltimore Pike | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| Media Bypass | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Street Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Clonmell Upland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Unionville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Doe Run Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Baltimore Pike
— 13.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on PA 842
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clonmell Upland Road
2
Turn right onto PA 82; PA 842
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Doe Run Road
3
Enter roundabout onto PA 82
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Unionville Road
4
Continue on PA 82
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Unionville Road
5
Turn left onto PA 926
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Street Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto PA 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenape Road
7
Turn left onto US 1; PA 52
14 mi
·
24 min
·
East Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Media Bypass
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
196 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Springfield Road
12
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
13
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
14
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Upland, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 82 / North Unionville Road
Enter roundabout onto PA 82 / North Unionville Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 926 / Street Road
Turn left onto PA 926 / Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 1; PA 52 / East Baltimore Pike
Turn left onto US 1; PA 52 / East Baltimore Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
21.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 1 / Media Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1 / Media Bypass toward US 1 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Rain Showers
NW 10 to 15 mph
91% chance
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
4 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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like East Baltimore Pike and Media Bypass. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles on East Baltimore Pike. Prepare for a driving experience that involves frequent turns and local traffic patterns rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.7 mi on East Baltimore Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near PA 82 / North Unionville Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.6 miles you will encounter 7 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 3 miles (PA 82 / North Unionville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.2 miles (PA 926 / Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (US 1; PA 52 / East Baltimore Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Upper Darby, PA
Full guide →Upper Darby is a city in Pennsylvania.
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 54m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.7 miles on East Baltimore Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3 miles (PA 82 / North Unionville Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.2 miles (PA 926 / Street Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (US 1; PA 52 / East Baltimore Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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