Upper Darby to Neshannock is 366.8 miles and takes about 6h 56m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region toward its western edge. The majority of this trip is on surface roads, so expect a more leisurely pace than a pure interstate drive. With a single recommended day, this trip offers a straightforward way to cover a significant distance within the state.
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
183.4 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 31m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
261.1 mi
4h 42m
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
1h 21m
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi
14m
Sharon-Mercer Road
4.2 mi
6m
South Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi
8m
West Market Street
2.6 mi
4m
South Erie Street
2.2 mi
4m
West Chester Pike
2.2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 261.1 mi, about 4h 42m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 76 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,058 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,481
Quietest
2 AM
~187 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Neshannock, PA.
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Start on West Providence Road
0.3 mi·46 sec·West Providence Road
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Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi·8 min·South Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Darby Road
471 ft·13 sec·Darby Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto PA 3
2.2 mi·4 min·West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth MeetingUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 95Toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
12
Merge onto I 80
261 mi·4 hr 42 min·Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 15Toward US 19: Mercer
14
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft·7 sec
15
Turn straight onto US 19
2.2 mi·4 min·South Erie Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 62; PA 258
0.4 mi·54 sec·West Market Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 62
2.3 mi·3 min·Sharon-Mercer Road
18
Continue on US 62
1.4 mi·2 min·West Market Street
19
Continue on US 62
1.9 mi·2 min·Sharon-Mercer Road
20
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·West Market Street
21
Continue on US 62
1.9 mi·2 min·East State Street
22
Turn left onto South Neshannock Road
1.5 mi·2 min·South Neshannock Road
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Arrive at destination
South Neshannock Road
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour and 56-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to make good time. Since it's designed as a one-day trip, plan for one main stop to break up the 366.8 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move off the highway sections, as stations might be less frequent. With a fuel cost estimated around $61, it's a manageable expense for a single day's travel. The flexibility of a one-day drive means you can adjust your timing if needed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.4 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.1 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 81 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.4 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Neshannock, 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 366.8 miles and 6h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 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 Keystone Shortway for about 261.1 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 356.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|South Lansdowne Avenue
Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
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
5
92.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
6
356.6 mi into trip|~6h 40m in|US 62; PA 258 / West Market Street
Turn left onto US 62; PA 258 / West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.06 one way
$128.12 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg128 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$70.14
$140.28
premium
$5.20
$75.04
$150.07
diesel
$6.28
$90.63
$181.26
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
$64
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110
1
$38.51
$17.61
Efficient EV
91.7
1
$32.10
$14.67
EV Truck/SUV
146.7
1
$51.35
$23.48
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon
in Upper Darby on Thursday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Neshannock, PA
Afternoon
in Neshannock on Thursday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear
E 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
5 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
6h 56m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 12.6
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?
You'll spend about 23% of this 366.8-mile trip on highways, with the bulk of the driving on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 261.1 miles along the Keystone Shortway. After that, expect to transition to surface roads, potentially encountering more local traffic and varied speed limits. This means you'll notice more intersections and varying road conditions as you get closer to your destination.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 261.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 0.3 miles in near South Lansdowne Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
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 13 significant decision points across 366.8 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 0.3 miles (South Lansdowne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
1,808 ft56 ft
Total Climb
3,300 ft
Total Descent
2,229 ft
Highest Point
1,808 ft
~262 mi in
Elevation Range
1,752 ft
Notable High Points
1,685 ft at ~183.4 miles+846 ft prominence
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 Neshannock, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mount Pocono along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 56m. Total distance: 366.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 56m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 261.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 35 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 Neshannock, 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 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (South Lansdowne Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Neshannock, PA before the return drive.
