Origin
Upland, PA
Morning in Upland on Friday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Marple, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Marple, PA covers 11.5 miles and takes about 23m 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, Sproul Road, West 22nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.9 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Upland, PA to Marple, PA covers 11.5 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
8
6.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Lima, Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Lima, Springfield
6
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 1 North: Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward PA 320: Sproul Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 320: Sproul Road
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Parkview Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Parkview Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Marple, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
6.8 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Sproul Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West 22nd Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Upland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| MacDade Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lovell Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Village Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Marple, 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
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 5
Toward US 1: Lima, Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 1 North: Springfield
11
Continue on US 1
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Road
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward PA 320: Sproul Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
318 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Toward PA 320
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto PA 320
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Sproul Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Springfield Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Springfield Road
16
Turn left onto Netherington Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Netherington Drive
17
Turn right onto Village Lane
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Village Lane
18
At end of road, turn right onto Candlewood Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Candlewood Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto Parkview Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Parkview Drive
20
At end of road, turn right onto Lovell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Lovell Avenue
21
Turn left onto Hearth Road
415 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hearth Road
22
Arrive at destination
Hearth Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Marple, PA
Morning in Marple on Friday
Local time
6:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
16 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Upland, PA to Marple, PA covers 11.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid-County Expressway, Sproul Road, West 22nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 miles from Upland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.91 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 11.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Upland, PA to Marple, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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