How far is Franklin Park, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Franklin Park, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 325 miles (523 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.99 mi
05h 05m
Flight
257.81 mi
414.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.81 mi
Kilometers
414.9 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.99 mi
Kilometers
523.02 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin Park
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Park
2026-04-18T00:02
Arrive Upper Darby
Sat, Apr 18, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Park
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Franklin Park
158.1 mi
02h 32m
To Upper Darby
166.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on Rochester Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rochester Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ingomar Heights Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Ingomar Heights Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Ingomar Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · West Ingomar Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wildwood Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Wildwood Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto William Flinn Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · William Flinn Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 Toll, PATP

    1034 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pittsburgh

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    287.8 mi · 5 hr 13 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
288 mi · 89%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.46 mi · 2%
West Ingomar Road
4.06 mi · 1%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Wildwood Road
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

288 mi · 05h 13m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.2 mi
257.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 32m from Franklin Park
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin Park and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin Park to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 325 miles (523 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Franklin Park and 166.8 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 257.8 miles (414.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.87 one way or $93.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Franklin Park and Mostly Sunny near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Park and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 257.81 mi (414.9 km).

Franklin Park

#1 Franklin Park

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population14,883
Coordinates40.5834000, -80.0878400
Altitude375
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester Road (-80.087887, 40.583372)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.47 gal
43.41 L · about $46.87
Round trip
$93.73
22.94 gal · 86.82 L
Estimated CO2
101.9 kg one way
Round trip: 203.9 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.87 $93.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.75 $105.50
Premium $4.95 $56.82 $113.64
Diesel $5.98 $68.59 $137.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Park and Upper Darby. The current time is 00:02:30.

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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.