Upper Darby, PA to Galeton, PA is 247.5 miles and takes about 5h 17m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you make your way north. With a recommended one-day drive time, this route is manageable for most drivers looking to cover a moderate distance.
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
123.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Exit 95Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
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Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
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Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
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Merge onto I 80
66 mi·1 hr 12 min·Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 210A-BToward US 15: Lewisburg, WilliamsportUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·40 sec
Exit 210BToward US 15 North: Williamsport
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Merge onto US 15
2.6 mi·3 min·Westbranch Highway
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Continue on US 15
12 mi·16 min·US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 15
1.1 mi·1 min·Montgomery Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Continue on US 15
0.6 mi·1 min·Hastings Street
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Continue on US 15
0.4 mi·58 sec·Market Street
Use the left lane.
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Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi·31 sec·US 15
Use the left lane.
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Merge onto I 180; US 15; US 220
1.6 mi·2 min·Susquehanna Beltway
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
27 mi·31 min·US 15
Exit 29Toward US 15 North: MansfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 162Toward PA 414: Morris, LibertyUse the slight right lane.
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Turn left onto PA 414
3.0 mi·5 min·Route 414
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Keep slight right at fork onto PA 414
6.8 mi·11 min·Route 414
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Continue on PA 287
11 mi·18 min·Route 287
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Continue on PA 287
1.2 mi·2 min·Central Avenue
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Turn left onto PA 660
0.3 mi·41 sec·Main Street
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Continue on PA 660
0.9 mi·1 min·West Avenue
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Continue on PA 660
1.7 mi·2 min·Route 660
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Continue on PA 362
5.3 mi·9 min·Pinecreek Road
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Turn left onto US 6
11 mi·16 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on US 6
0.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
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Turn left onto PA 144
0.2 mi·29 sec·Bridge Street
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Arrive at destination
PA 144
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from Upper Darby, PA, to ensure you have ample daylight for the entire trip to Galeton, PA. Since this is a one-day route, you'll likely only need one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially as you approach the 75-mile mark on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as services can be spaced out. The transition from highway to surface roads around the 59% highway share point is a good time to reassess your need for a break or fuel.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.7 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 54 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.7 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Galeton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, 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 Upper Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 247.5 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Upper Darby, 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 75 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 205.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.6 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
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91.8 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
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158.8 mi into trip|~3h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
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 210A-B
Toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport
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177.8 mi into trip|~3h 34m in|US 15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15 toward US 15 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward US 15 North: Mansfield
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205.1 mi into trip|~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
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 162
Toward PA 414: Morris, Liberty
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.46 one way
$78.93 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$43.67
$87.35
premium
$4.81
$46.85
$93.70
diesel
$4.80
$46.73
$93.47
Estimated Tolls: $9.75
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(75 mi)$9.75
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
$39
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
15 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Philadelphia, PA - Penrose Avenue - Tesla Supercharger
Philadelphia, PA
Tesla
20 DCFC
Essington, PA - Tesla Supercharger
Philadelphia, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Springfield Ford
Springfield, PA
RED_E
6 DCFC
Urban Edge Broomall Commons (Broomall, PA)
Broomall, PA
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Wawa Folcroft
Folcroft, PA
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Cedar Realty Quartermaster Plaza (Philadelphia, PA)
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.3
0
$25.99
$11.88
Efficient EV
61.9
0
$21.66
$9.90
EV Truck/SUV
99
1
$34.65
$15.84
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 20, 2026
Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Evening
in Upper Darby on Monday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Galeton, PA
Evening
in Galeton on Monday
Local time
5:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
S 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
10 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
5h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 59% of this drive is on highways, including a significant 75-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. You'll transition from consistent highway cruising to more varied surface roads as you progress. Be prepared for a change in the driving environment as you move from the Turnpike's controlled access to the Keystone Shortway and then US 15.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
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 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 247.5 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,828 ft56 ft
Total Climb
3,137 ft
Total Descent
1,875 ft
Highest Point
1,828 ft
~88.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,771 ft
Notable High Points
1,828 ft at ~88.4 miles+682 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Galeton, PA, road signs point toward Mount Pocono, Williamsport and Liberty.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 17m. Total distance: 247.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.75 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 15 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 Galeton, 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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Galeton, PA before the return drive.
