Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Morning in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Honey Brook, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Honey Brook, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Upper Darby to Honey Brook, you are looking at a 41.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to complete the trip. As you transition across Pennsylvania, you will find yourself moving through a mix of local environments that feel quite different from a standard interstate commute. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes local roads over major highways, making it a practical choice for those who prefer avoiding heavy traffic corridors.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pike | 10.6 mi | 18m |
| North Middletown Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Media Bypass | 4 mi | 5m |
| Springfield Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| PA 100 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| West Chester Pike | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Exton Bypass | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Horseshoe Pike
— 10.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Honey Brook, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn right onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Springfield Road
3
Turn left onto US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Media Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
313 ft
·
10 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Turn right onto PA 352
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Middletown Road
8
Continue on PA 352
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto PA 3; PA 352
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 202; US 322
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chester Bypass
12
Take the exit onto PA 100
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 100
Toward PA 100 North: Exton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 30 West: Downingtown, Lancaster
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto US 30
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Exton Bypass
15
Continue on US 30
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward US 322: Manor Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 322 West: Honey Brook, DCCC Chester County Campus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto US 322
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Manor Avenue
19
Continue on US 322
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Horseshoe Pike
20
Turn left onto Maple Street
109 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Street
21
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
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 US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Pruss...
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
PA 100
Take the exit onto PA 100 toward PA 100 North: Exton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 100 North: Exton
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 30 West: Downingtown, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Downingtown, Lancaster
9
30 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 322 West: Honey Brook, DCCC Chester County Campus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 322 West: Honey Brook, DCCC Chester C...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.90 one way
$13.79 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Honey Brook, PA
Morning in Honey Brook on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Westtown, PA
21 mi in
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
17 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 10m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as highways account for only 8% of your total travel time. Your route relies heavily on Media Bypass, North Middletown Road, and Horseshoe Pike to navigate the region. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.6-mile segment on Horseshoe Pike, which offers the most consistent driving experience of the trip. Because this path is characterized by frequent turns, you will need to stay alert and ready for changing road conditions. It is an engaging route that requires your full attention behind the wheel as you navigate the transition from the suburbs toward the more rural surroundings of Honey Brook.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Horseshoe Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 9.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
746 ft
56 ft
Total Climb
906 ft
Total Descent
216 ft
Highest Point
746 ft
~41.6 mi in
Elevation Range
690 ft
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 Upper Darby, PA and Honey Brook, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown, Lancaster and Dccc Chester County Campus.
Downingtown
19.4 mi in
|
~34m
Lancaster
24.1 mi in
|
~41m
Dccc Chester County Campus
30 mi in
|
~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Horseshoe Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Honey Brook, 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Honey Brook, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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