Origin
Upland, PA
Afternoon in Upland on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Coatesville, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 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 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Coatesville, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Coatesville, PA covers 33.1 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass, North Middletown Road, PA 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| North Middletown Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| PA 100 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| West Chester Pike | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| South New Middletown Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Exton Bypass | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North 1st Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Chester Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
— 8.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Coatesville, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Upland Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Upland Road
3
Turn left onto PA 352
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 352
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South New Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 352
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Middletown Road
6
Continue on PA 352
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Chester Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto PA 3; PA 352
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 202; US 322
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chester Bypass
10
Take the exit onto PA 100
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 100
Toward PA 100 North: Exton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 30 West: Downingtown, Lancaster
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto US 30
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Exton Bypass
13
Continue on US 30
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Coatesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto PA 82
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
PA 82
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Upland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue
Turn left onto PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Pruss...
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
PA 100
Take the exit onto PA 100 toward PA 100 North: Exton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 100 North: Exton
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 30 West: Downingtown, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Downingtown, Lancaster
6
31.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Coatesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Coatesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.49 one way
$10.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Coatesville, PA
Afternoon in Coatesville on Saturday
Local time
3:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Westtown, PA
17 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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
33.1 mi in 53m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Upland, PA and Coatesville, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown and Lancaster.
Downingtown
15.4 mi in
|
~28m
Lancaster
20.2 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Arriving in Coatesville, PA
Full guide →Downingtown is a city of 7,900 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Coatesville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coatesville, PA before heading back.
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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