Took Took 98 | Thai Street Food Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+14129988888
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 16m
Distance
323.4 mi
520 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, PA
Haneul Trac
This 323.4-mile journey from Upper Darby, PA, to Clinton, PA, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 6 hours and 16 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Penn-Lincoln Parkway East, and Mid-County Expressway, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 97% of the drive on major roadways. Given its duration and highway profile, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip, keeping your estimated fuel cost around $54. You'll experience a direct and straightforward drive across Pennsylvania, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
161.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 270.7 mi | 4h 54m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway East | 24.4 mi | 33m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Airport Expressway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| South Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Airport Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Clinton, PA.
Start on West Providence Road
Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
Continue on Darby Road
Turn slight left onto PA 3
Take the exit
Merge onto I 476
Take the exit
Merge onto I 76
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 76
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 376; US 22
Continue on I 376
Keep slight left at fork onto I 376
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Clinton Road
Turn left
Turn right onto Hamilton Lane
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 6-hour and 16-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Upper Darby, PA, to minimize potential traffic delays. With only one recommended stop and a long stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your breaks strategically. The estimated fuel cost is $54, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you begin. Given the 323.4-mile distance, this is a manageable day trip, allowing for flexibility in your timing. Keep an eye out for signage related to the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East as you get closer to Clinton, PA, as this marks a transition in the road's character.
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.
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 71 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.7 miles or 3h 8m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Upper Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 323.4 miles and 6h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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.
A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 161.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 270.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+14129988888
Pasha | Mediterranean Restaurant
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Primanti Bros. Restaurant and Bar
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Near the end, right off the route
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+14129988888
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+14126887415
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–12 pm
+14126214444
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Homestead, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–12 pm
+14124611469
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Homestead, Pennsylvania
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+14124619169
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm
+14129044635
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Irwin, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+17243824335
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+14126828296
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Adamsburg, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887174544
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Jones Mills, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Malvern, Pennsylvania
+16106445822
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+17175668131
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Oaks, Pennsylvania
Hours: 3–9 pm
+16106660600
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+16106248058
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm
+16105954359
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 13 and 289.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$53.62 one way
$107.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $58.72 | $117.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $62.72 | $125.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.40 | $142.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $35.19
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
$54
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$114–$139
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97 | 1 | $33.96 | $15.52 |
| Efficient EV | 80.9 | 0 | $28.30 | $12.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.4 | 1 | $45.28 | $20.70 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
67°F
Hancock, MD
162 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Historical Park
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National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
National Memorial
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
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...
National Memorial
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...
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 97% of the route on major expressways. The Pennsylvania Turnpike forms the backbone of this journey, offering a consistent and high-speed experience for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 270.7 miles. This means you'll largely be in a fast-paced environment, ideal for covering distance efficiently. While the primary roads are designed for speed, the Penn-Lincoln Parkway East and Mid-County Expressway sections may introduce slightly more varied traffic patterns as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Penn-Lincoln Parkway East. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in.
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 323.4 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 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Clinton, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg, Monroeville and Pittsburgh.
Chester
Pottstown
Harrisburg
Monroeville
Pittsburgh
Upper Darby is a city in Pennsylvania.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 16m. Total distance: 323.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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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