Origin
Wyalusing, PA
Morning in Wyalusing on Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wyalusing, PA to Upper Darby, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
160.2 mi
258 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wyalusing, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
This 160.2-mile drive from Wyalusing, PA, to Upper Darby, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes. It's a highway-focused trip, with 63% of the journey on major roadways, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. You'll primarily travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Tunkhannock Highway, and Roosevelt Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $27. This trip is well-suited for a day excursion, allowing ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.1 miles from Wyalusing, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 85.8 mi | 1h 32m |
| Tunkhannock Highway | 15.8 mi | 25m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 14.8 mi | 21m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Memorial Highway | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| PA 115 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 3 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 85.8 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wyalusing, PA and Upper Darby, PA.
1
Start on First Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
First Street
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Street
3
Continue on US 6
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
5
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
River Street
6
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 6
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward US 6 Bypass East: Scranton
9
Turn right onto PA 29
300 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on PA 29
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Tunkhannock Highway
11
Continue on PA 29
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Highway
12
Continue on PA 29
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Tunkhannock Highway
13
Turn left onto PA 309; PA 415
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Memorial Highway
14
Continue on PA 115
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 115
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward PATP
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward PATP
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
18
Merge onto I 476; PATP
85 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
21
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Providence Road
27
Arrive at destination
West Providence Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 35-minute duration, starting your journey from Wyalusing in the morning is advisable to maximize your day in Upper Darby. You'll encounter only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks strategically, perhaps around the midway point or before you get onto the longest 85.8-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. With a fuel cost estimate of $27, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before departing. This route is direct, so flexibility with your timing is a key advantage.
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 80.1 miles from Wyalusing, PA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 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 35 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.1 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Darby, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wyalusing, 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 Wyalusing, PA
This is one driving day of about 160.2 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Wyalusing, 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 Northeast Extension for about 85.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.1 miles from Wyalusing, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.8 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 24.8 and 154 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
PA 29 / Bridge Street
Turn right onto PA 29 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PATP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PATP
5
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
142.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
154 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
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 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.56 one way
$53.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $31.07 | $62.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $11.16
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(85.8 mi)
$11.16
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
$27
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.82 | $7.69 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.02 | $6.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.43 | $10.25 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Kingston, PA
80 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
3h 35m 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 highway-centric experience for most of this 160.2-mile journey, as 63% of the route utilizes major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 85.8 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a period of uninterrupted driving. While primarily a highway drive, transitions between the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Tunkhannock Highway, and Roosevelt Highway will provide some variation in the road's character. This route is built for steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.8 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Tunkhannock Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.8 miles in near PA 29 / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 160.2 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 24.8 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Wyalusing, PA to Upper Darby, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
56.5 mi in
|
~1h 30m
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 3h 35m. Total distance: 160.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $11.16 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 Upper Darby, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.8 miles (PA 29 / Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 56.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Upper Darby, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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