Origin
West Pikeland, PA
Morning in West Pikeland on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Pikeland, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Pikeland, PA
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Trip Overview
This 24.7-mile drive from West Pikeland, PA to Upper Darby, PA will take you about 52 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Darby Paoli Road and Yellow Springs Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity and turn-heavy nature, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Plan for a leisurely pace and enjoy a quick, efficient transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Darby Paoli Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Yellow Springs Road | 3.2 mi | 8m |
| West Springfield Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Sproul Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| North Morehall Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Springfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Newtown Street Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Darby Paoli Road
— 3.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pikeland, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on this road
158 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
464 ft
·
34 sec
3
Turn right onto Yellow Springs Road
3.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Yellow Springs Road
4
Turn left onto Phoenixville Pike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Phoenixville Pike
5
Turn right onto Warner Lane
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Warner Lane
6
Turn right onto PA 29
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Morehall Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on PA 29
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 30
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
9
Turn right onto Darby Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Darby Road
10
Turn right onto PA 252
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Darby Paoli Road
11
Continue on PA 252
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Newtown Street Road
12
Turn left onto PA 3
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Springfield Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on PA 320
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Sproul Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto West Springfield Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Springfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Springfield Road
17
Turn left onto East Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Providence Road
18
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Phoenixville Pike
Turn left onto Phoenixville Pike
Navigation decision point
5
5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
PA 29 / North Morehall Road
Turn right onto PA 29 / North Morehall Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Turn left onto PA 3 / West Chester Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
West Springfield Road
Keep slight left at fork onto West Springfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Upper Darby, PA
Morning in Upper Darby on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this 24.7-mile journey. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be traversing exclusively on local roads, including Darby Paoli Road and West Springfield Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.7 miles on Darby Paoli Road. This means you'll be frequently adjusting speed and direction, so keep your attention focused. The character of the road remains consistent throughout, offering a steady experience without significant shifts in terrain or speed.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Darby Paoli Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Phoenixville Pike): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (PA 29 / North Morehall Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 52m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Darby Paoli Road. 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 Upper Darby, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Phoenixville Pike): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (PA 29 / North Morehall Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (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 Upper Darby, 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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