Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Late night in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Hanover, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
116 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, PA
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Trip Overview
Upper Darby, PA to Hanover, PA is 116 miles and takes about 2h 51m via John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to its own corner of the state. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and local road navigation, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With a recommended single day of travel, this route is ideal for those looking for a manageable drive that doesn't demand an overnight stay, keeping your travel time and fuel costs low.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway | 19.9 mi | 22m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Delaware Turnpike | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Blooming Grove Road | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| Steltz Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Delaware Expressway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Old York Road | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| East-West Highway | 6.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
— 19.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Hanover, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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West Providence Road
2
Turn left onto Oak Lane
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Oak Lane
3
Turn right onto US 13
3.1 mi
·
6 min
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Chester Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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South Stewart Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 South: Chester
6
Merge onto I 95
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimore
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95; US 202
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 95
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
Use the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 95
20 mi
·
22 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 89
Toward MD 155: Havre de Grace
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward MD 155
15
Turn straight onto MD 155
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Level Road
16
Turn right onto MD 22
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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Churchville Road
17
Turn right onto MD 543
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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North Fountain Green Road
18
Turn left onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Hickory Bypass
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto MD 23
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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East-West Highway
Use the right lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto MD 23
109 ft
·
1 sec
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East-West Highway
21
Continue on MD 23
5.7 mi
·
8 min
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East-West Highway
22
Turn right onto MD 23; MD 165
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Baldwin Mill Road
23
Turn sharp left onto MD 23
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Norrisville Road
24
Turn left onto MD 439
7.1 mi
·
8 min
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Old York Road
25
Turn slight right
468 ft
·
17 sec
26
Turn straight onto York Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
27
Continue on Susquehanna Trail South
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Susquehanna Trail South
28
Turn left onto Campbell Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Campbell Road
29
Continue on East Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
30
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 851
7.5 mi
·
13 min
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Steltz Road
31
Turn left onto PA 216
10 mi
·
18 min
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Blooming Grove Road
32
Turn left onto PA 116
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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York Street
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto PA 116; PA 194
214 ft
·
3 sec
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Broadway
34
Arrive at destination
PA 116; PA 194
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 51m duration and the 'turn-heavy' nature, consider starting your drive in the morning to allow ample time for navigating the numerous turns. The $19 fuel cost is quite modest, so you won't need to worry about frequent, expensive fill-ups, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, plan for at least one brief stop to break up the drive and reorient yourself. Keep an eye out for signs indicating changes in road type, as the transition from highway to local roads can be quite abrupt.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hanover, 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 116 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58 miles from Upper Darby, 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 13 / Chester Pike
Turn right onto US 13 / Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 South: Port of Wilmington, Baltimo...
6
35.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
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I 95 / Delaware Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Delaware Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward MD 155: Havre de Grace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89
Toward MD 155: Havre de Grace
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.23 one way
$38.46 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.06 | $42.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $22.50 | $44.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.73
Delaware Turnpike
(10.4 mi)
$0.73
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
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.18 | $5.57 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.24 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Hanover, PA
Late night in Hanover on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 51m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
First State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 16
View on nps.gov
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, meaning you'll be navigating local roads quite a bit. Only 17% of the drive is on highways, so don't expect a continuous interstate experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.9 miles on the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. As you progress, the road will likely transition from faster highway segments to more winding, community-focused routes. This 'turn-heavy' profile suggests a drive where you'll be more engaged with the surrounding landscape and local traffic patterns.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 mi on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 2.8 miles in near US 13 / Chester Pike.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 116 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 2.8 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Hanover, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
13.8 mi in
|
~24m
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via I 495
About the Cities
Starting in Upper Darby, PA
Full guide →Upper Darby is a city in Pennsylvania.
Arriving in Hanover, PA
Full guide →Founded 1730
Hanover is a borough in Pennsylvania with a population of about 16,000 in 2018. It was the site of the final encounter between the Union and Confederate States armies before they fought against each other in the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. It has become known as the "Snack Food Capital of the World" because of establishment of several food manufacturing businesses there during the 20th century.
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 2h 51m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.73 in tolls one way, starting with Delaware 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 Hanover, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 13 / Chester Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles (I 95 / Delaware Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 495 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Hanover, 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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