Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
86.8 mi
140 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Summit Hill, PA
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Upper Darby, PA to Summit Hill, PA is 86.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 55 minutes via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's well-suited for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 56 mi | 1h |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| South Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
| Laurel Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Mill Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Chester Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Summit Hill, PA.
Start on West Providence Road
Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
Continue on Darby Road
Turn slight left onto PA 3
Take the exit
Merge onto I 476
Turn slight left onto I 476
Continue on I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 209
Continue on US 209
Turn slight left onto PA 443
Turn right onto Mill Road
Continue on PA 902
Continue on PA 902
Turn right onto PA 902
Turn left onto East Ludlow Street
Arrive at destination
Given the relatively short 1 hour 55 minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving any time before late afternoon should get you to Summit Hill with plenty of daylight. Since it's a 1-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without exits on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is 56 miles, so ensure you have enough fuel before entering that segment. There are no specific stops recommended on this route, so you can easily add a quick break if needed.
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.
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 19 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summit Hill, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Upper Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 86.8 miles and 1h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 43.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 73.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 209: Mahoning Valley, Lehighton, Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$14.39 one way
$28.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.83 | $33.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.16 | $38.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.28
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
$14
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.15 | $5.56 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Summit Hill on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 77% of it on major roadways. You'll spend a significant stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with the longest continuous segment covering 56 miles. After this, you'll transition to surface roads like Blakeslee Boulevard Drive East. Expect to see more frequent exits as you approach urban areas and then a more open cruising feel on the turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 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 72.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Upper Darby, PA and Summit Hill, PA, road signs point toward Lehighton and Stroudsburg.
Lehighton
Stroudsburg
Upper Darby is a city in Pennsylvania.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 86.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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