How far is Frankford, DE from Middletown, DE?

The driving distance from Frankford, DE to Middletown, DE is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
74.58 mi
01h 42m
Flight
69.41 mi
111.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.41 mi
Kilometers
111.7 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.58 mi
Kilometers
120.03 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Frankford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frankford
2026-04-17T21:03
Arrive Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Frankford
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
Frederica
DE

Town in Delaware, United States

From Frankford
37.3 mi
00h 51m
To Middletown
37.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Frankford and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Frankford and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    88 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Daisey Street

    1148 ft · 39 sec · Daisey Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard

    22.7 mi · 33 min · Dupont Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on DuPont Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 3 min · DuPont Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Dupont Boulevard

    22.5 mi · 31 min · Dupont Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13: North Smyrna, Townsend

    1414 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Dupont Parkway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Dupont Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward Summit Bridge Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Summit Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    30 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frankford and Middletown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dupont Boulevard
47.3 mi · 63%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
17.3 mi · 23%
Summit Bridge Road
4.8 mi · 6%
South Dupont Parkway
3.73 mi · 5%
South Broad Street
0.93 mi · 1%
US 13
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Dupont Boulevard

Turn right onto Dupont Boulevard

22.7 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederica
00h 51m from Frankford
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Frankford and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Frankford to Middletown?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Frederica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Frankford and 37.3 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Frankford and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Frederica

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

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

BUS

Dover, Delaware

16 mi away
716 South Governors Ave
BUS

Easton Airport, Maryland

56 mi away
29137 Newman Road
BUS

Kent Island, MD

67 mi away
3206 Main Street
BUS

Cambridge, Maryland

71 mi away
100 Heron Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frankford and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 69.41 mi (111.7 km).

Frankford

#1 Frankford

Town of the United States

Population1,020
Coordinates38.5173400, -75.2349100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

Town in Delaware, USA

Population23,765
Coordinates39.4495600, -75.7163200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Frankford (-75.23491, 38.51734)
End: Middletown (-75.71632, 39.44956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.10 $24.19
Premium $4.95 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.98 $15.73 $31.45

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 Delaware · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Frankford and Middletown. The current time is 21:03:44.

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.