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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Nanty Glo, PA is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.12 mi
04h 59m
Flight
191.56 mi
308.28 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Upper Darby.

Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
256.12 mi
Kilometers
412.19 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nanty Glo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-15T19:10
Arrive Nanty Glo
Thu, Apr 16, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
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 Upper Darby
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 Upper Darby
127.9 mi
02h 29m
To Nanty Glo
128.3 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    181.2 mi · 3 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown

    1614 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Business 220

    1440 ft · 42 sec · Business 220

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona

    1124 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 271: Mundys Corner, Nanty Glo

    758 ft · 40 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto William Penn Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · William Penn Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Shoemaker Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Shoemaker Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    774 ft · 15 sec · Chestnut Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street

    54 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Dispatch Street

    58 m · 13 sec · Dispatch Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto School Street

    51 m · 13 sec · School Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    18 m · 3 sec · Chestnut Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
181 mi · 71%
I 99 North
28.1 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
7.4 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
7.05 mi · 3%
Schuylkill Expressway
4.19 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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.5 mi
191.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
02h 29m from Upper Darby
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Upper Darby and Mostly Sunny near Nanty Glo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Darby to Nanty Glo?

The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 127.9 miles from Upper Darby and 128.3 miles from Nanty Glo.

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 64.5 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 $36.94 one way or $73.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Upper Darby and Nanty Glo. Straight-line distance: 191.56 mi (308.28 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Nanty Glo

#2 Nanty Glo

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,901
Coordinates40.4722900, -78.8333600
Altitude534
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Nanty Glo (-78.83336, 40.47229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.04 gal
34.21 L · about $36.94
Round trip
$73.87
18.08 gal · 68.42 L
Estimated CO2
80.3 kg one way
Round trip: 160.7 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.94 $73.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.57 $83.15
Premium $4.95 $44.78 $89.57
Diesel $5.98 $54.06 $108.12

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 Upper Darby and Nanty Glo. The current time is 19:10:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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