Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Port Vue, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 43m

Distance

292.4 mi

470 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 30m ★

6 AM

5h 43m

8 AM

6h 10m

10 AM

5h 53m

12 PM

5h 50m

3 PM

5h 54m

5 PM

6h 8m

8 PM

5h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Port Vue, PA covers 292.4 miles and takes about 5h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Mid-County Expressway, Lincoln Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 259.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

146.2 miles from Upper Darby, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	259.7 mi	4h 42m
Mid-County Expressway	7 mi	9m
Lincoln Way	6.2 mi	11m
Schuylkill Expressway	4.2 mi	5m
Lincoln Highway	3.3 mi	6m
South Lansdowne Avenue	3 mi	8m
West Chester Pike	2.2 mi	4m
Lysle Boulevard	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 259.7 mi, about 4h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Port Vue, PA.

Start on West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Providence Road

Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

3.0 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on Darby Road

471 ft · 13 sec · Darby Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn slight left onto PA 3

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Chester Pike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 476

7.0 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 76

3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 10 sec

Exit 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 20 sec

Toward Mall Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 76

Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

260 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 67 Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 30

3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto Lincoln Way

6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt

1.0 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue

Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lysle Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

Continue on Yellow Belt

0.1 mi · 16 sec · West 5th Avenue

Turn left onto Rebecca Street

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Rebecca Street

Turn left onto Washington Boulevard

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Washington Boulevard

Continue on Romine Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Romine Avenue

Turn right onto Gumbert Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Gumbert Street

Turn left onto Dersam Street

31 ft · 1 sec · Dersam Street

Arrive at destination

Dersam Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 146.2 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 2h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.7 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 64 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 146.2 miles or 2h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Vue, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 292.4 miles and 5h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 259.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hancock, MD

146 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

North Bel Air, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hancock, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.2 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 259.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Satellite Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12672772623

Visit website

Amsale Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12153974420

Visit website

Carriage Inn Restaurant and Catering

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 292.4

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14127511044

Visit website

Rockwell's Red Lion Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 292.4

Elizabeth, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14123843909

Visit website

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 271.5

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 271.5

New Stanton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 229.7

Somerset, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 271.5

Hunker, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 229.7

+16106445822

Visit website

Arnold's Family Fun Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 20.9

Oaks, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–9 pm

+16106660600

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 20.9

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 13 and 278.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

13 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

17.2 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 328B-A/327 Toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, We...

17.3 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevar...

17.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Mall Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Mall Boulevard

278.5 mi into trip | ~5h 16m in

Take the exit toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67 Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.48 one way

$96.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$53.09	$106.18
premium	$4.93	$56.71	$113.41
diesel	$5.61	$64.56	$129.12

Estimated Tolls: $33.77

Pennsylvania Turnpike (259.7 mi) $33.77

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

$48

Tolls

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$107–$132

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Philadelphia, PA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Essington, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Springfield Ford

Springfield, PA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Urban Edge Broomall Commons (Broomall, PA)

Broomall, PA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Wawa Folcroft

Folcroft, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Cedar Realty Quartermaster Plaza (Philadelphia, PA)

Philadelphia, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ACME Penn Valley #0613

Penn Valley, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Robin Ford

Glenolden, PA

Blink Network

2 DCFC

eVgo Network: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 2 RED_E: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.7	1	$30.70	$14.04
Efficient EV	73.1	0	$25.58	$11.70
EV Truck/SUV	117	1	$40.94	$18.71

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% 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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Morning in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

7:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Port Vue, PA

Morning in Port Vue on Sunday

Local time

7:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Hancock, MD

146 mi in

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

3 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

5h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

292.4 mi in 5h 43m, mostly highway — 259.7 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 259.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in.

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 22 significant decision points across 292.4 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 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.3 miles: 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.

Between Upper Darby, PA and Port Vue, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown and Harrisburg.

Chester

17.2 mi in | ~30m

Pottstown

17.2 mi in | ~30m

Harrisburg

17.8 mi in | ~31m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 43m. Total distance: 292.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 259.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $33.77 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Port Vue, 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Port Vue, PA before the return drive.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Port Vue, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Satellite Cafe

Satellite Cafe

Amsale Cafe

Carriage Inn Restaurant and Catering

Rockwell's Red Lion Restaurant

Sheetz, Inc. Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

North Somerset Service Plaza

South Somerset Service Plaza

South Midway Service Plaza

North Midway Service Plaza

Blue Mountain Service Plaza

Lawn Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Valley Forge Service Plaza

New Stanton Service Plaza

Sideling Hill Service Plaza

Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Bomansville Service Plaza

Cumberland Valley Service Plaza

Service Plaza

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

King of Prussia Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

Wharton Esherick Museum

Arnold's Family Fun Center

Heuser Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Upper Darby, PA

Port Vue, PA

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 43m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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