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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Farmington, PA is about 281 miles (452.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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
281.07 mi
05h 33m
Flight
227.73 mi
366.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.73 mi
Kilometers
366.5 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.07 mi
Kilometers
452.34 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
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
Carroll Valley
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
140.4 mi
02h 46m
To Farmington
140.7 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Oak Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chester Pike

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Chester Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Stewart Avenue

    882 ft · 17 sec · South Stewart Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Chester

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wilmington Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Delaware Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Delaware Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Delaware Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

    41.3 mi · 48 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Express Toll Lanes

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Express Toll Lanes

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson

    3248 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Baltimore Beltway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic

    951 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick

    1.3 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Uniontown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Garrett Highway

    793 ft · 20 sec · Garrett Highway

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto National Pike

    20.1 mi · 27 min · National Pike

  28. 28

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
91 mi · 32%
US 40
66.3 mi · 24%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
41.3 mi · 15%
National Pike
20.1 mi · 7%
Express Toll Lanes
18.5 mi · 7%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 40

Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland

66.3 mi · 01h 14m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
227.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll Valley
02h 46m from Upper Darby
Leave By
5:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.3 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Carroll Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.4 miles from Upper Darby and 140.7 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 5:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Upper Darby and Chance Rain Showers near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll Valley

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

31 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

37 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

38 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Harpers Ferry

56 mi away
Potomac St. & Shenandoah St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 227.73 mi (366.5 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
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#2 Farmington

Census-designated place in southwestern Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,197
Coordinates39.8073000, -79.5656000
Altitude561
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Farmington (-79.5656, 39.8073)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.54 L · about $40.53
Round trip
$81.07
19.84 gal · 75.08 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.53 $81.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.62 $91.24
Premium $4.95 $49.14 $98.29
Diesel $5.98 $59.32 $118.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Farmington. The current time is 00:29:18.

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.