Origin
Sandy, PA
Afternoon in Sandy on Thursday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandy, PA to Upland, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 28m
Distance
246.3 mi
396 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
★
6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upland, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sandy, PA to Upland, PA covers 246.3 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Brady Street, Liberty Boulevard, East DuBois Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.2 miles from Sandy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 28m. Total distance: 246.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 28m drive with frequent turns across 246.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Brady Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sandy, PA to Upland, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Brady Street | — | — |
| Liberty Boulevard | — | — |
| East DuBois Avenue | — | — |
| Bee Line Highway | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| PA 54 | — | — |
| Continental Boulevard | — | — |
| Factory Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Brady Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandy, PA and Upland, PA.
1
Start on Overdorf Street
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
Overdorf Street
2
Turn right onto South Brady Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Brady Street
3
Continue on Liberty Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Liberty Boulevard
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East DuBois Avenue
5
Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bee Line Highway
6
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
123 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
9
Turn slight left
79 ft
·
3 sec
10
Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
11
Continue on Factory Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Factory Street
12
Continue on Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Danville-Riverside Bridge Road
13
Turn left onto Elysburg Road
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Elysburg Road
14
Continue on State Route 54
11 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 54
15
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
16
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
17
Continue on Sunbury Road
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunbury Road
18
Continue on Sunbury Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Street
19
Turn right onto Pottsville Minersville Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Minersville Highway
20
Turn right onto Gordon Nagle Trail
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Gordon Nagle Trail
21
Continue on North Sillyman Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Sillyman Street
22
Turn left onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
23
Turn right onto Route 61 South
492 ft
·
6 sec
·
Route 61 South
24
Continue on Center Avenue
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
25
Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Centre Street
26
Continue on South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 4th Street
27
Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
28
Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
29
Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
30
Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Centre Avenue
31
Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
32
Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Centre Avenue
33
Continue on North 4th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North 4th Street
34
Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
South 4th Street
35
Continue on Bingaman Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bingaman Street
36
Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
37
Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Bypass
38
Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 176 South: Morgantown
39
Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Morgantown Expressway
40
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
41
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
42
Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
43
Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 100 South: Downingtown
44
Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Pottstown Pike
45
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
46
Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
PA 3: Newtown Square
47
Turn right onto West Chester Pike
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Chester Pike
48
Turn right onto South Chester Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Road
49
Continue on Middletown Road
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Middletown Road
50
Continue on South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South New Middletown Road
51
Continue on Edgmont Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
52
Turn right onto Upland Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Upland Road
53
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
54
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.2 miles from Sandy, PA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 54 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.2 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upland, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sandy, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sandy, PA
This is one driving day of about 246.3 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Sandy, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.2 mi from Sandy, PA · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.2 miles from Sandy, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Upland, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.83 one way
$81.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $44.72 | $89.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $47.77 | $95.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.38 | $108.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.86 | $11.82 |
| Efficient EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.55 | $9.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.5 | 1 | $34.48 | $15.76 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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
4h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sandy, PA to Upland, PA covers 246.3 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Brady Street, Liberty Boulevard, East DuBois Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.2 miles from Sandy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sandy, PA to Upland, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sandy, PA to Upland, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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