Origin
Cheltenham, PA
Afternoon in Cheltenham on Friday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheltenham, PA to Upland, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheltenham, PA
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Upland, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cheltenham, PA to Upland, PA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, Old Soldiers Road, Martins Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 28.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 28.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cheltenham, PA to Upland, PA is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cheltenham, PA to Upland, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| Old Soldiers Road | — | — |
| Martins Mill Road | — | — |
| Oxford Avenue | — | — |
| Summerdale Avenue | — | — |
| Adams Avenue | — | — |
| Castor Avenue | — | — |
| Frankford Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheltenham, PA and Upland, PA.
1
Start on East Laurel Avenue
151 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Laurel Avenue
2
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto Old Soldiers Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Old Soldiers Road
4
Continue on Martins Mill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martins Mill Road
5
Continue on Martins Mill Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Martins Mill Road
6
Continue on Oxford Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Oxford Avenue
7
Turn right onto Summerdale Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Summerdale Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto Adams Avenue
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Adams Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto Castor Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Castor Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castor Avenue
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Castor Avenue
11
Exit the roundabout onto Castor Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Castor Avenue
12
Turn right onto Frankford Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Frankford Avenue
13
Turn left onto East Lehigh Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Lehigh Avenue
14
Turn right onto Aramingo Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Aramingo Avenue
15
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Chester
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 95 South: Chester
16
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Delaware Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
18
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
453 ft
·
13 sec
·
Chestnut Street
19
Turn slight right
135 ft
·
7 sec
20
Turn straight onto Walnut Street
203 ft
·
6 sec
·
Walnut Street
21
Turn left onto East 14th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 14th Street
22
Continue on Upland Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Upland Avenue
23
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
6th Street
24
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Upland, PA
Afternoon in Upland on Friday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cheltenham, PA to Upland, PA covers 28.1 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, Old Soldiers Road, Martins Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Cheltenham, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Cheltenham, PA to Upland, PA is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cheltenham, PA to Upland, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cheltenham, PA to Upland, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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