How far is Middletown, DE from Frankford, DE?

The driving distance from Middletown, DE to Frankford, DE is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
74.64 mi
01h 43m
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
74.64 mi
Kilometers
120.12 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frankford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-17T22:40
Arrive Frankford
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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 Middletown
37.3 mi
00h 51m
To Frankford
37.3 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    30 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Summit Bridge Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Summit Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Summit Bridge Road

    744 ft · 20 sec · Summit Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Dupont Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · South Dupont Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto DE 1 Toll South: Dover, Beaches

    1855 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Bay Road

    14.7 mi · 20 min · Bay Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

    32.8 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Daisey Street

    1374 ft · 52 sec · Daisey Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    52 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    35 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 113 South
32.8 mi · 44%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 22%
Bay Road
14.7 mi · 20%
Summit Bridge Road
4.88 mi · 7%
South Dupont Parkway
4.46 mi · 6%
South Broad Street
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 113 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 113 South, DE 1 Business: Milford, Georgetown

32.8 mi · 00h 48m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frederica
00h 51m from Middletown
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 Middletown and 37.3 miles from Frankford.

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 3:02 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 Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Frankford.

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 Middletown and Frankford. Straight-line distance: 69.41 mi (111.7 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

Town in Delaware, USA

Population23,765
Coordinates39.4495600, -75.7163200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Frankford

#2 Frankford

Town of the United States

Population1,020
Coordinates38.5173400, -75.2349100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-75.71632, 39.44956)
End: Frankford (-75.23491, 38.51734)

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
9.97 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Middletown and Frankford. The current time is 22:40:45.

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.