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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Frackville, PA is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
103.26 mi
02h 13m
Flight
77.65 mi
124.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.65 mi
Kilometers
124.97 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.26 mi
Kilometers
166.18 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frackville
Wed, Jun 3, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Wed, Jun 3, 5:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-06-03T12:48
Arrive Frackville
Wed, Jun 3, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Darby
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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Upper Darby
51.6 mi
01h 06m
To Frackville
51.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Providence Road

    1430 ft · 46 sec · West Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue

    3 mi · 8 min · South Lansdowne Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    2005 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    37.5 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    21.7 mi · 27 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville

    869 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 61 North: Pottsville

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pottsville Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  17. 17

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1294 ft · 22 sec · Skyline Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on South Lehigh Avenue

    2934 ft · 1 min · South Lehigh Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Oak Street

    23 m · 2 sec · East Oak Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
37.5 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
21.7 mi · 21%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 10%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 10%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
5.1 mi · 5%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

37.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 06m from Upper Darby
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upper Darby and Sunny near Frackville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Upper Darby and 51.6 miles from Frackville.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upper Darby and Sunny near Frackville.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

62 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Frackville. Straight-line distance: 77.65 mi (124.97 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population82,883
Coordinates39.9284500, -75.2738000
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Frackville

#2 Frackville

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population3,598
Coordinates40.7839800, -76.2302200
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Frackville (-76.23022, 40.78398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $14.87
Round trip
$29.75
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.87 $29.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.95 $18.03 $36.07
Diesel $5.98 $21.77 $43.53

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Frackville. The current time is 12:48:27.

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.