Origin
Emmaus, PA
Afternoon in Emmaus on Thursday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emmaus, PA to Upland, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emmaus, PA
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Upland, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Emmaus, PA to Upland, PA covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, Lower Macungie Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 65.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 36.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge onto I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.4 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward MacDade Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward MacDade Boulevard
8
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MacDade Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MacDade Boulevard West
5
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 36.1 mi | 38m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 19.2 mi | 26m |
| Lower Macungie Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Brookside Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Cedar Crest Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Krocks Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 36.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmaus, PA and Upland, PA.
1
Start on North 3rd Street
87 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto Harrison Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Street
3
Continue on North Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Street
4
Turn right onto PA 29
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cedar Crest Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Lower Macungie Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lower Macungie Road
6
Turn right onto Brookside Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Brookside Road
7
Turn left onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
8
Turn right onto North Krocks Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Krocks Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Cetronia Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cetronia Road
10
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn slight right
110 ft
·
11 sec
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 476; PA TP
36 mi
·
38 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on I 476
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1
Toward MacDade Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MacDade Boulevard West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
20
Continue on MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
21
Continue on East 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
22
Continue on West 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 22nd Street
23
Turn straight onto Upland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Upland Avenue
24
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
6th Street
25
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from Emmaus, PA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Emmaus, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Upland, PA
The final approach into Upland, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.86 one way
$21.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.70 | $25.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.70
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(36.1 mi)
$4.70
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$5
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:27 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
19 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
1h 28m 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 Emmaus, PA to Upland, PA covers 65.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, Lower Macungie Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.8 miles from Emmaus, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.86 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles (I 476; PA TP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Emmaus, PA to Upland, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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