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

The driving distance from Milford, PA to Upper Darby, PA is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
241.17 mi
04h 05m
Flight
202.9 mi
326.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.9 mi
Kilometers
326.54 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.17 mi
Kilometers
388.12 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Darby
Sun, May 24, 7:49 PM EDT
Return by in Milford
Sun, May 24, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milford
2026-05-24T15:43
Arrive Upper Darby
Sun, May 24, 7:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milford
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
Carlisle
PA

Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Milford
120.1 mi
02h 02m
To Upper Darby
121 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
65°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bando Road

    1096 ft · 50 sec · Bando Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bando Road

    2317 ft · 2 min · Bando Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Level Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Water Level Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Sr3015

    777 ft · 16 sec · Sr3015

  5. 5

    Continue on South Edgewood Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Edgewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Patriot Street

    599 ft · 17 sec · West Patriot Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Center Avenue

    3136 ft · 1 min · South Center Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 76 East, I 70 East: Harrisburg

    986 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    216.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 39 sec · West Providence Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
217 mi · 90%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 3%
I 76 East
5.26 mi · 2%
Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 1%
Water Level Road
2.61 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

217 mi · 03h 57m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
202.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
02h 02m from Milford
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Milford and Patchy Fog near Upper Darby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.1 miles from Milford and 121 miles from Upper Darby.

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

The direct path is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.77 one way or $69.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Milford and Patchy Fog near Upper Darby.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

27 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

39 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Lewistown

54 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Upper Darby. Straight-line distance: 202.9 mi (326.54 km).

Milford

#1 Milford

Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population985
Coordinates39.9531300, -79.1041900
Altitude594
CountryUnited States
Upper Darby

#2 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Bando Road (-79.104282, 39.953172)
End: West Providence Road (-75.273806, 39.928457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.21 L · about $34.77
Round trip
$69.54
17.02 gal · 64.42 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.77 $69.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.14 $78.27
Premium $4.95 $42.16 $84.32
Diesel $5.98 $50.89 $101.78

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Milford and Upper Darby. The current time is 15:43:44.

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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.