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

The driving distance from Upper Darby, PA to Freeland, PA is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (132 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
104.55 mi
02h 11m
Flight
82.02 mi
132 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.02 mi
Kilometers
132 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.55 mi
Kilometers
168.26 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freeland
Fri, Apr 17, 7:12 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Darby
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Darby
2026-04-17T17:00
Arrive Freeland
Fri, Apr 17, 7:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Ancient Oaks
PA

Census designated place

From Upper Darby
52.3 mi
01h 05m
To Freeland
52.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
70°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    879 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940 , PA 437: Freeland, White Haven

    1147 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Centre Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi · 72%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 10%
Church Street
6.64 mi · 6%
Keystone Shortway
3.8 mi · 4%
South Lansdowne Avenue
3.01 mi · 3%
West Chester Pike
2.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

75 mi · 01h 21m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ancient Oaks
01h 05m from Upper Darby
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Darby and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Ancient Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Upper Darby and 52.3 miles from Freeland.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (132 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ancient Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

57 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

61 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Darby and Freeland. Straight-line distance: 82.02 mi (132 km).

Upper Darby

#1 Upper Darby

Town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Freeland

Borough in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population3,413
Coordinates41.0167500, -75.8971400
Altitude568
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Darby (-75.2738, 39.92845)
End: Freeland (-75.89714, 41.01675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.97 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.15
7.38 gal · 27.94 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.08 $30.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.97 $33.94
Premium $4.95 $18.28 $36.56
Diesel $5.98 $22.07 $44.13

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Darby and Freeland. The current time is 17:00:19.

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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.