Traveling from Upper Darby to Loganville covers 103.9 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 24 minutes. Because this route avoids major highways entirely, it is best suited for a single-day trip where you have plenty of time to navigate local roads. Budgeting around $17 for fuel is a safe estimate for the journey. Since you are staying within the Northeast region throughout the entire drive, the transition between these two Pennsylvania towns remains consistent in character. Whether you are heading out for personal errands or a visit, this straightforward trip is manageable in one go without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
19.9 mi
22m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi
13m
Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway
11.2 mi
13m
Delaware Turnpike
10.4 mi
12m
Delaware Expressway
7.4 mi
10m
East-West Highway
6.8 mi
10m
Old York Road
6.7 mi
7m
Level Road
6.1 mi
9m
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 Loganville, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
1.5 mi·3 min·West Providence Road
2
Turn left onto Oak Lane
1.4 mi·3 min·Oak Lane
3
Turn right onto US 13
3.1 mi·6 min·Chester Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue
0.2 mi·16 sec·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·Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
2.9 mi·3 min·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, BaltimoreUse 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 89Toward MD 155: Havre de GraceUse 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·Churchville Road
17
Turn right onto MD 543
2.8 mi·4 min·North Fountain Green Road
18
Turn left onto US 1
0.6 mi·1 min·Hickory Bypass
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto MD 23
1.1 mi·1 min·East-West Highway
Use the right lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto MD 23
109 ft·1 sec·East-West Highway
21
Continue on MD 23
5.7 mi·8 min·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
6.7 mi·7 min·Old York Road
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 83 North: York
26
Merge onto I 83
11 mi·13 min·Baltimore-Harrisburg Expressway
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward PA 214: Loganville
28
Keep slight right at fork
165 ft·5 sec
29
Turn straight onto North Street
0.4 mi·1 min·North Street
30
Turn left onto PA 214
0.6 mi·1 min·North Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
PA 214
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 24 minute duration, you have significant flexibility with your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on local roads is always a smart move. Since the route is entirely local, feel free to build in your own pace without the pressure of highway exits or service plazas. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Upper Darby, as the $17 estimate assumes a direct trip. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to map your turns carefully in advance, as the reliance on local roads like South Stewart Avenue means you will be making more navigational adjustments than you would on a standard interstate trek.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 1h 9m 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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 9m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loganville, 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 104.8 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 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|~6m in|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|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|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
$17.37 one way
$34.75 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.03
$38.06
premium
$4.93
$20.32
$40.65
diesel
$5.61
$23.14
$46.28
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
$17
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.4
0
$11.00
$5.03
Efficient EV
26.2
0
$9.17
$4.19
EV Truck/SUV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.71
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Late night
in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Loganville, PA
Late night
in Loganville on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
9 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
2h 24m 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.
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 14.5
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on routes like Oak Lane, Chester Pike, and South Stewart Avenue to reach your destination. Because there are no long highway stretches, you should prepare for a steady, engaged pace behind the wheel. The drive lacks a single longest uninterrupted stretch on any one road, meaning you will be navigating frequent turns and transitions. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention on the local road network.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 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 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 24 significant decision points across 104.8 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.
On the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Loganville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Baltimore along the way.
Baltimore
13.8 mi in|~24m|via I 495
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 104.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m 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 Loganville, 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. 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 Loganville, PA before heading back.
