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Trip from Upland, PA to Kingston, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

117.5 mi

189 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Upland, PA

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borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Kingston, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Upland, PA to Kingston, PA covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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, Bear Creek Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.8 miles from Upland, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 85.6 mi 1h 32m
Mid-County Expressway 19 mi 25m
Bear Creek Boulevard 4.3 mi 7m
PA 309 3.2 mi 4m
West 22nd Street 1.1 mi 2m
Rutter Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Upland Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Macdade Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 85.6 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Kingston, PA.

1

Start on Main Street

47 ft · 4 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto 3rd Street

415 ft · 20 sec · 3rd Street
3

Turn left onto Upland Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Upland Avenue
4

Turn slight left onto West 22nd Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West 22nd Street
5

Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

0.3 mi · 24 sec · MacDade Boulevard
6

Continue on Macdade Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
8

Merge onto I 476

19 mi · 25 min · Mid-County Expressway
9

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway
10

Continue on I 476; PATP

86 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 105 Toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
12

Turn left onto PA 115

4.3 mi · 7 min · Bear Creek Boulevard
13

Continue on PA 309

3.2 mi · 4 min · PA 309
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 4 Toward Kingston, Forty Fort
15

Keep slight left at fork

284 ft · 11 sec
16

Turn straight onto Rutter Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Rutter Avenue
17

Turn right onto Pierce Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Pierce Street
18

Turn left onto US 11

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left

85 ft · 8 sec
20

Turn right

199 ft · 14 sec
21

Turn slight right

7 ft · 0 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from Upland, PA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.6 miles.

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 26 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.8 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Upland, 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 Upland, PA

This is one driving day of about 117.5 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Upland, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 85.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Macungie, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macungie, PA

59 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

Norristown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Allentown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Upland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Ariano

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 8.4

Media, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16108926944

Visit website

Pinocchio's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.4

Media, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16105667767

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 117.5

Kingston, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 109.1

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 109.1

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 75.6

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 117.5

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 92.3

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 92.3

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 92.3

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Taylor Memorial Arboretum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Wallingford, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16108762649

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 33.6

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 25.2

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 16.8

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 16.8

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 117.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 3rd Street

Turn right onto 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting

Navigation decision point

Toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
6
107.5 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in

Take the exit toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 105 Toward PA 115: Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek
6
115.7 mi into trip | ~2h 18m in

Take the exit toward Kingston, Forty Fort

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4 Toward Kingston, Forty Fort
6
117.1 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | US 11 / Wyoming Avenue

Turn left onto US 11 / Wyoming Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.48 one way

$38.96 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $21.34 $42.67
premium $4.93 $22.79 $45.58
diesel $5.61 $25.94 $51.89

Estimated Tolls: $11.13

Pennsylvania Turnpike (85.6 mi) $11.13

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.3 0 $12.34 $5.64
Efficient EV 29.4 0 $10.28 $4.70
EV Truck/SUV 47 0 $16.45 $7.52

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Upland, PA

Afternoon in Upland on Saturday

Local time

2:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingston, PA

Afternoon in Kingston on Saturday

Local time

2:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

8 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

2h 23m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour Free near mile 16.2
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour $1 near mile 8.1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 8.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

117.5 mi in 2h 23m, mostly highway — 85.6 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.6 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 107.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Upland, PA to Kingston, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Bear Creek along the way.

Bear Creek

107.5 mi in | ~2h 5m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 117.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 85.6 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $11.13 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 107.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (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 Kingston, 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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