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

The driving distance from Jackson, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 148.5 miles (239 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.5 mi
02h 41m
Flight
107.24 mi
172.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.24 mi
Kilometers
172.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.5 mi
Kilometers
238.98 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, Apr 19, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Jackson
74.1 mi
01h 20m
To Upper Darby
74.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Derrs Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Derrs Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Green Creek Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Green Creek Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 254

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 254

  4. 4

    Continue on Rohrsburg Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Rohrsburg Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 487

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 487

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Stoney Brook Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Stoney Brook Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    40.4 mi · 46 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1217 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75.1 mi · 51%
Keystone Shortway
40.4 mi · 27%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 7%
Rohrsburg Road
3.44 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.6 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 20m from Jackson
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jackson and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.5 miles (239 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Jackson and 74.4 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.41 one way or $42.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jackson and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Parryville, 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 Parryville.

BUS

White Haven, PA

28 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 107.24 mi (172.59 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population8,379
Coordinates41.1950800, -76.4546700
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Derrs Road (-76.454755, 41.195148)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.84 L · about $21.41
Round trip
$42.82
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.41 $42.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.10 $48.20
Premium $4.95 $25.96 $51.92
Diesel $5.98 $31.34 $62.67

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Upper Darby. The current time is 05:46:12.

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.