How far is Freeport, PA from Upper Darby, PA?

The driving distance from Freeport, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 312.1 miles (502.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238 miles (383.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
312.13 mi
06h 00m
Flight
238.04 mi
383.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.04 mi
Kilometers
383.09 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.13 mi
Kilometers
502.32 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Thu, Apr 16, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-04-15T19:31
Arrive Upper Darby
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:01 PM to 1:31 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Freeport
155.8 mi
03h 00m
To Upper Darby
156.3 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Upper Darby.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    59 m · 8 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    100 m · 7 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Buffalo Street

    1894 ft · 40 sec · Buffalo Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    562 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Freeport Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Freeport Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bakerstown Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bakerstown Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cheswick, Springdale

    1293 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Russellton

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Hite Road

    1773 ft · 50 sec · Hite Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Russellton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Russellton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Little Deer Creek Valley Road

    1599 ft · 54 sec · Little Deer Creek Valley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Pearl Avenue

    1073 ft · 42 sec · Pearl Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road

    1590 ft · 38 sec · Freeport Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1020 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    279.5 mi · 5 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Freeport 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
280 mi · 90%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
9.37 mi · 3%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.26 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

280 mi · 05h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.1 mi
238 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
03h 00m from Freeport
Leave By
11:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Freeport and Partly Cloudy near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Freeport to Upper Darby?

The road trip is about 312.1 miles (502.3 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Freeport and 156.3 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 238 miles (383.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 $44.99 one way or $89.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Freeport and Partly Cloudy 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 Freeport and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 238.04 mi (383.09 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,662
Coordinates40.6739500, -79.6847700
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Freeport (-79.68477, 40.67395)
End: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.69 L · about $44.99
Round trip
$89.97
22.02 gal · 83.38 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.99 $89.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.63 $101.27
Premium $4.95 $54.54 $109.09
Diesel $5.98 $65.84 $131.68

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 Freeport and Upper Darby. The current time is 19:31:25.

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.