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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Dickinson, PA is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.07 mi
02h 45m
Flight
109.8 mi
176.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.8 mi
Kilometers
176.71 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.07 mi
Kilometers
215.76 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dickinson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 10:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T05:06
Arrive Dickinson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
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
Clay
PA

Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
66.9 mi
01h 22m
To Dickinson
67.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    7 mi · 10 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    99.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Chambersburg

    2805 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South: Carlisle

    157 m · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West North Street

    1331 ft · 42 sec · West North Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North West Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North West Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Walnut Bottom Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walnut Bottom Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 233: Newville

    1168 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Centerville Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    991 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
99.8 mi · 74%
Walnut Bottom Road
9.38 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 5%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 mi · 3%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

99.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay
01h 22m from Upper Darby
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Clay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Upper Darby and 67.2 miles from Dickinson.

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

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clay

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

19 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

24 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

32 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Parkesburg

40 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 109.8 mi (176.71 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Dickinson

#2 Dickinson

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population5,385
Coordinates40.1134200, -77.3349800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Dickinson (-77.33498, 40.11342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.91 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.65
9.46 gal · 35.82 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.33 $38.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.75 $43.51
Premium $4.95 $23.43 $46.86
Diesel $5.98 $28.29 $56.57

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 Upper Darby and Dickinson. The current time is 05:06:51.

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.