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

The driving distance from Nicholson, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.03 mi
02h 36m
Flight
120.26 mi
193.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.26 mi
Kilometers
193.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.03 mi
Kilometers
233.41 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Nov 7, 5:01 AM EST
Return by in Nicholson
Sat, Nov 7, 7:38 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholson
2026-11-07T02:24
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Nov 7, 5:01 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nicholson
9:30 PM EST
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 Nicholson
72.4 mi
01h 18m
To Upper Darby
72.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    106 m · 17 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1663 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 92 North

    1708 ft · 36 sec · State Route 92 North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 1031

    990 ft · 44 sec · State Route 1031

  6. 6

    Continue on Farnham Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Farnham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Farnham Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Farnham Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Pennsylvania Route 107

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Route 107

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Route 107

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Route 107

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    866 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 11, PATP South, I 476 South: Clarks Summit

    1020 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 476: Allentown

    157 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    110.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholson 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
111 mi · 77%
Pennsylvania Route 107
11.7 mi · 8%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 7%
Farnham Road
3.58 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

111 mi · 02h 04m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 18m from Nicholson
Leave By
1:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Nicholson and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 72.4 miles from Nicholson and 72.6 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.54 one way or $45.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nicholson and Mostly Sunny 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 Nicholson and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 120.26 mi (193.54 km).

Nicholson

#1 Nicholson

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population705
Coordinates41.6261900, -75.7804700
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-75.780467, 41.626164)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $22.54
Round trip
$45.08
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $22.54 $45.08
Mid-grade $4.82 $24.69 $49.39
Premium $5.27 $27.00 $54.01
Diesel $6.58 $33.70 $67.40

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholson and Upper Darby. The current time is 02:24:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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