Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Morning in Upper Darby on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Morrisville, 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
1h 4m
Distance
38.2 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrisville, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Traveling from Upper Darby to Morrisville covers 38.2 miles across the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $6, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path relies heavily on major expressways, ensuring a direct connection between these two points. Because the journey is relatively short and efficient, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing to build in rest stops. It is a straightforward transit route that prioritizes speed and reliability over leisurely sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 23.2 mi | 31m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Trenton Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Baily Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Whitby Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 23.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Morrisville, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn right onto South Lansdowne Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Lansdowne Avenue
3
Turn left onto Baily Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Baily Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto US 13
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Church Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Longacre Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Longacre Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard
181 ft
·
6 sec
·
Longacre Boulevard
7
Continue on Longacre Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Longacre Boulevard
8
Continue on North Longacre Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Longacre Boulevard
9
Continue on Whitby Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitby Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 13
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Avenue
11
Turn right onto South 45th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South 45th Street
12
Turn left onto Chester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Chester Avenue
13
Turn slight left onto Woodland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Woodland Avenue
14
Continue on US 13
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Baltimore Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight right onto South University Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
South University Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 West
17
Merge onto I 76
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 344
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 95 North: New York
22
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
this road
Exit 22
23
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Exit 40
Toward I 295 East: Trenton
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 5A
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Fairless Hills
Use the slight right lane.
28
Turn left onto Stony Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Stony Hill Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
At end of road, turn left onto Woolston Drive
299 ft
·
7 sec
·
Woolston Drive
Use the left lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto Woolston Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Woolston Drive
Toward Morrisville
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Trenton Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on West Trenton Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Trenton Avenue
33
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
34
Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
35
Arrive at destination
Hamilton Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 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 275 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Longacre Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
6.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadelphia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 344
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East: Central Philadel...
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North: Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5A
Toward US 1 North: Trenton
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Woolston Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Woolston Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
35.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
Woolston Drive
Keep slight right at fork onto Woolston Drive toward Morrisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Morrisville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.33 one way
$12.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.94 | $13.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.41 | $14.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morrisville, PA
Morning in Morrisville on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Cheltenham, PA
19 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 4m 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 highway-focused experience, as 74% of this 38.2-mile journey takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend much of your time navigating the Delaware Expressway, the Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway, and the Vine Street Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 23.2 miles along the Delaware Expressway, which sets the pace for the majority of your time behind the wheel. While the route is efficient, be prepared for the typical density of high-speed regional corridors. It is less about scenic winding roads and more about steady, high-speed movement through the Pennsylvania landscape.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Delaware Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Longacre Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.2 miles you will encounter 27 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 1.6 miles (Longacre Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Morrisville, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Fairless Hills along the way.
Fairless Hills
35.1 mi in
|
~57m
About the Cities
Starting in Upper Darby, PA
Full guide →Upper Darby is a city in Pennsylvania.
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 1h 4m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Delaware Expressway. 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 Morrisville, 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 1.6 miles (Longacre Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morrisville, 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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