Origin
Philadelphia, PA
Morning in Philadelphia on Saturday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Philadelphia, PA to Upland, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Philadelphia, PA
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Upland, PA
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Trip Overview
Philadelphia, PA to Upland, PA is 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m via Delaware Expressway and Baltimore Pike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing for ample time at your destination. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making it a practical option for a quick transit between these locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 18.3 miles on the Delaware Expressway, offering uninterrupted travel. The route transitions to Baltimore Pike and US 322, which may present a more local road feel compared to the initial expressway segment. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, punctuated by the shift from high-speed highway driving to more varied road conditions as you approach Upland.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delaware Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Delaware Expressway and Baltimore Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near PA 611 / East Penn Square.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 611 / East Penn Square
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611 / East Penn Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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PA 611 / North Broad Street
Turn right onto PA 611 / North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 East, US 30 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Merge onto I 676; US 30 / Vine Street Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 322 West: West Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Expressway | 18.3 mi | 25m |
| Baltimore Pike | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| US 322 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Street Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Clonmell Upland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Unionville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Doe Run Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lenape Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Delaware Expressway
— 18.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia, PA and Upland, PA.
1
Start on South Penn Square
397 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Penn Square
2
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Penn Square
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto PA 611
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 East, US 30 East
5
Merge onto I 676; US 30
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Vine Street Expressway
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Vine Street Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Chester, Philadelphia International Airport
8
Merge onto I 95
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
US 322
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 1; US 322
7.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn right onto PA 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenape Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 926
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto PA 82
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Unionville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto PA 82
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Doe Run Road
15
Continue on PA 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Doe Run Road
16
Turn left onto PA 842
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clonmell Upland Road
17
Arrive at destination
PA 842
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from Philadelphia, PA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from Philadelphia, 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
$7.20 one way
$14.39 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Morning in Upland on Saturday
Local time
8:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Chester, PA
22 mi in
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
12 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 9m 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 Philadelphia, PA to Upland, PA covers 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delaware Expressway, Baltimore Pike, US 322. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 miles from Philadelphia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.20 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 43.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (PA 611 / East Penn Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (PA 611 / North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Philadelphia, PA to Upland, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park and First State National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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