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Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Reiffton, 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 21m

Distance

60.7 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

Downtown Reiffton, PA, PA

Reiffton, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This straightforward 60.7-mile drive from Upper Darby, PA to Reiffton, PA typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $10. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points within Pennsylvania. The route is primarily a highway-focused experience, designed for getting from Point A to Point B with minimal fuss. With no planned stops, you can easily fit this into a busy schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike 27.7 mi 29m
Morgantown Expressway 11.3 mi 12m
Mid-County Expressway 7 mi 9m
Schuylkill Expressway 4.2 mi 5m
South Lansdowne Avenue 3 mi 8m
West Chester Pike 2.2 mi 4m
West Shore Bypass 0.9 mi 1m
East Neversink Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 27.7 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Providence Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · West Providence Road
2

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 Meeting Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 476

7.0 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 76

3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway
9

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.
10

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.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 20 sec
Toward Mall Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 8 sec
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
13

Merge onto I 76

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Schuylkill Expressway
Toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
14

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.
15

Merge onto I 76; PATP

28 mi · 29 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 298 Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on I 176

11 mi · 12 min · Morgantown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 11A Toward US 422 East: Pottstown Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto US 422

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Shore Bypass
20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward Mount Penn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

At end of road, turn left onto East Neversink Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Neversink Road
22

Turn left onto US 422 BUS

0.5 mi · 1 min · Perkiomen Avenue
23

Turn right onto East 36th Street

300 ft · 18 sec · East 36th Street
24

Turn left onto East 35th Street

71 ft · 3 sec · East 35th Street
25

Arrive at destination

East 35th Street

Where to Stop

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

unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Radnor, PA

30 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

Radnor, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester Springs, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.2 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
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...
9
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...
8
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
8
46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading

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 298 Toward I 176, PA 10: Morgantown, Reading
8
58.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 422 East: Pottstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11A Toward US 422 East: Pottstown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.06 one way

$20.13 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.02 $22.04
premium $4.93 $11.77 $23.54
diesel $5.61 $13.40 $26.80

Estimated Tolls: $3.60

Pennsylvania Turnpike (27.7 mi) $3.60

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$4

Total

$14

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
EV Truck/SUV 24.3 0 $8.50 $3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Upper Darby, PA

Late night in Upper Darby on Sunday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Destination

Reiffton, PA

Late night in Reiffton on Sunday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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 21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect an 83% highway share on this route, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of your journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 27.7 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. This highway-focused profile means you'll likely experience efficient travel with limited slowdowns. The main roads guiding you include the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Morgantown Expressway, and Mid-County Expressway, all designed for swift transit. It’s a drive built for covering ground quickly.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Morgantown Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in.

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 60.7 miles you will encounter 21 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 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; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Upper Darby, PA and Reiffton, PA, road signs point toward Chester, Pottstown, Harrisburg and Reading.

Chester

17.2 mi in | ~30m

Pottstown

17.2 mi in | ~30m

Harrisburg

17.8 mi in | ~31m

Reading

46.5 mi in | ~1h 3m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.60 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.

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 Reiffton, 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 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; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (5 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 Reiffton, 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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