How far is Franklin, PA from Upper Darby, PA?
The driving distance from Franklin, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 335.4 miles (539.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
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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 13th Street
8 m · 5 sec · 13th Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto 8th Street
817 ft · 16 sec · 8th Street
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Continue on Lakes To the Sea Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lakes To the Sea Highway
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Continue on US Highway 322
4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 322
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on US Highway 322
12.4 mi · 18 min · US Highway 322
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Continue on Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Route 322
4.1 mi · 6 min · Route 322
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Take the ramp slight right
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
205.8 mi · 3 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1217 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
1670 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn slight right onto Darby Road
144 m · 16 sec · Darby Road
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Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn right onto West Providence Road
1430 ft · 39 sec · West 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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
206 mi · 03h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Franklin and Chance 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 335.4 miles (539.8 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.5 miles from Franklin and 167.9 miles from Upper Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.34 one way or $96.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Franklin and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Garden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 259.51 mi (417.64 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,302 |
| Coordinates | 41.3978400, -79.8314400 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| 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: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $4.09 | $48.34 | $96.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.41 | $108.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.61 | $117.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.74 | $141.49 |
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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