How far is Hickory, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Hickory, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.29 mi
05h 25m
Flight
267.23 mi
430.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.23 mi
Kilometers
430.07 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.29 mi
Kilometers
518.67 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Hickory
Thu, Apr 16, 7:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hickory
2026-04-15T21:05
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hickory
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Hickory
158.8 mi
02h 42m
To Upper Darby
163.4 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hickory and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hickory and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2506 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westland Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Westland Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Western Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    103 m · 11 sec · West Pike Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1534 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Hill Church Houston Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hill Church Houston Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    42 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    134 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brownlee Road

    57 m · 4 sec · Brownlee Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Brownlee Road

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Brownlee Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    725 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    29.7 mi · 41 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    2490 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg

    2088 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    252 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hickory and Upper Darby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
252 mi · 78%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
29.7 mi · 9%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.07 mi · 2%
Western Avenue
4.16 mi · 1%
Brownlee Road
3.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

252 mi · 04h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
267.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 42m from Hickory
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hickory and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hickory to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Hickory and 163.4 miles from Upper Darby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.46 one way or $92.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hickory and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Metal, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hickory and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 267.23 mi (430.07 km).

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#1 Hickory

Census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population2,373
Coordinates40.2989600, -80.3086700
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-80.30874, 40.299114)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.37 gal
43.05 L · about $46.46
Round trip
$92.92
22.74 gal · 86.1 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 202.1 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.46 $92.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.29 $104.58
Premium $4.95 $56.33 $112.65
Diesel $5.98 $67.99 $135.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hickory and Upper Darby. The current time is 21:05:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.