How far is Franklin, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Franklin, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Upper Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Upper Darby.
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Start on Walker Road
2082 ft · 2 min · Walker Road
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Continue on Peacedale Road
660 ft · 31 sec · Peacedale Road
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Turn right onto Chesterville Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Chesterville Road
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Turn left onto Wickerton Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Wickerton Road
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Continue on Prospect Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Evergreen Street
1438 ft · 36 sec · East Evergreen Street
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
1133 ft · 31 sec · Chatham Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North
887 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
7.6 mi · 11 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass
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Continue on East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 27 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · Media Bypass
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Continue on State Road
1.2 km · 1 min · State Road
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Take the exit slight right
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Springfield Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Springfield Road
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Continue on North Springfield Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Springfield Road
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Turn left onto East Providence Road
2223 ft · 1 min · East Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Upper Darby.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Baltimore Pike
Continue on East Baltimore Pike
15.3 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Franklin and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Upper Darby?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Chadds Ford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Franklin and 19.9 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.16 one way or $12.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Franklin and Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Chadds Ford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Coatesville Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chadds Ford.
Wilmington station
Exton
Downingtown
Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.24 km).
#1 Franklin
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 774 |
| Coordinates | 39.7428900, -75.8485500 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Darby
Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 82,883 |
| Coordinates | 39.9284500, -75.2738000 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $9.21 | $18.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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