How far is Nanty Glo, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Nanty Glo, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.28 mi
04h 58m
Flight
191.56 mi
308.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.56 mi
Kilometers
308.28 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.28 mi
Kilometers
410.84 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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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 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Nanty Glo
Thu, Apr 16, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nanty Glo
2026-04-15T17:12
Arrive Upper Darby
Wed, Apr 15, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nanty Glo
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
Plainfield
PA

Unincorporated community in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Nanty Glo
127.4 mi
02h 29m
To Upper Darby
127.8 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W
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 Nanty Glo and Upper Darby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nanty Glo and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Street

    18 m · 5 sec · Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto School Street

    51 m · 9 sec · School Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dispatch Street

    58 m · 10 sec · Dispatch Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    54 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    774 ft · 15 sec · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Shoemaker Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shoemaker Street

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · William Penn Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 22 East: Ebensburg

    1203 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Peary Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Bedford

    2314 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Business South: Bedford

    87 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Business 220

    1083 ft · 26 sec · Business 220

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg

    991 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

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

    2050 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    181 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  23. 23

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nanty Glo 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 71%
I 99 South
27.6 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 7%
Admiral Peary Highway
7.39 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 3%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

181 mi · 03h 16m

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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
191.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 29m from Nanty Glo
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nanty Glo 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 Nanty Glo to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Nanty Glo and 127.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.81 one way or $73.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nanty Glo and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

36 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Lewistown

49 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

58 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nanty Glo and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 191.56 mi (308.28 km).

Nanty Glo

#1 Nanty Glo

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,901
Coordinates40.4722900, -78.8333600
Altitude534
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Nanty Glo (-78.83336, 40.47229)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.1 L · about $36.81
Round trip
$73.63
18.02 gal · 68.2 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.81 $73.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.44 $82.87
Premium $4.95 $44.64 $89.27
Diesel $5.98 $53.88 $107.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nanty Glo and Upper Darby. The current time is 17:12:37.

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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.