Origin
Pottstown, PA
Afternoon in Pottstown on Thursday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pottstown, PA to Upland, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
44.2 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pottstown, PA
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Upland, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pottstown, PA to Upland, PA covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mid-County Expressway, Pottstown Expressway, Pottstown Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 44.2 miles, with most of the trip on Mid-County Expressway and Pottstown Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.7 miles on Mid-County Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid-County Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Pottstown Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.3 miles in.
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 44.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turn...
7
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 476 South: Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
7
41.5 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
41.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pottstown, PA and Upland, PA, road signs point toward King Of Prussia, Philadelphia and Macdade Boulevard West.
King Of Prussia
21.3 mi in
|
~30m
Philadelphia
21.3 mi in
|
~30m
Macdade Boulevard West
41.7 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| Pottstown Expressway | 13.9 mi | 18m |
| Pottstown Bypass | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| County Line Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Hanover Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West 22nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 14.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottstown, PA and Upland, PA.
1
Start on this road
262 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Queen Street
249 ft
·
18 sec
·
Queen Street
3
Turn left onto South Hanover Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hanover Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 422 East: King of Prussia
5
Merge onto US 422
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Pottstown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 422
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Pottstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 422
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
County Line Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia
9
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 76 East: Philadelphia
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 76
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331A
Toward I 476 South: Chester
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 476
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1
Toward MacDade Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MacDade Boulevard West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
16
Continue on MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
17
Continue on East 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
18
Continue on West 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 22nd Street
19
Turn straight onto Upland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Upland Avenue
20
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
6th Street
21
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Pottstown, PA · 32m 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 22.1 miles from Pottstown, 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
$7.33 one way
$14.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 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 | 13.3 | 0 | $4.64 | $2.12 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
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
Afternoon in Upland on Thursday
Local time
4:38 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
2 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 5m 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 Pottstown, PA to Upland, PA covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid-County Expressway, Pottstown Expressway, Pottstown Bypass. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Pottstown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.33 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 44.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Pottstown, PA and Upland, PA, road signs point toward King Of Prussia, Philadelphia and Macdade Boulevard West.
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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