Origin
Upland, PA
Afternoon in Upland on Thursday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Newtown, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 51m
Distance
303.5 mi
488 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 58m
3 PM
6h 2m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
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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Newtown, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Newtown, PA covers 303.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Street, Upland Avenue, Kerlin Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.32 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
151.8 miles from Upland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 51m. Total distance: 303.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 51m 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 5h 51m drive with frequent turns across 303.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd 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 5h 51m 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 Upland, PA to Newtown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| Upland Avenue | — | — |
| Kerlin Street | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Delaware Expressway | — | — |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Wilmington Expressway | — | — |
| Delaware Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Newtown, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
417 ft
·
20 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Upland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Upland Avenue
4
Turn right onto Kerlin Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kerlin Street
5
Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Wilmington, West Chester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South: Wilmington, West Chester
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 322 West: Wilmington, West Chester
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 South, US 322 West: Wilmington, West Chester
7
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Delaware Expressway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Delaware Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Merge slight right onto Wilmington Expressway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Expressway
11
Continue on Delaware Turnpike
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
12
Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Turnpike
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Delaware Turnpike
13
Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
41 mi
·
47 min
·
John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Express Toll Lanes
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
15
Keep slight right to continue on Express Toll Lanes
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Toll Lanes
16
Merge slight right
3.9 mi
·
5 min
17
Keep slight right
7.0 mi
·
9 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 695 West: Towson
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 695 West: Towson
19
Merge slight left onto Baltimore Beltway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Baltimore Beltway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 70: Frederick, Local Traffic
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Frederick
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 West: Frederick
22
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
15 min
23
Continue straight
12 mi
·
12 min
24
Continue straight
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 40, I 68: Cumberland
105 mi
·
1 hr 55 min
·
US 40, I 68: Cumberland
26
Take the exit slight right toward CR-857: Airport
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
CR-857: Airport
27
Keep slight right
177 ft
·
4 sec
28
Turn straight onto Cheat Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cheat Road
29
Turn right onto Point Marion Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Point Marion Road
30
Continue on Morgantown Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Morgantown Road
31
Continue on Morgantown Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Morgantown Street
32
Continue on Morgantown Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Morgantown Road
33
Continue on Penn Street
397 ft
·
12 sec
·
Penn Street
34
Turn left onto South Main Street
449 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
35
Turn right onto Home Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Home Street
36
Continue on South Eighty Eight Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Eighty Eight Road
37
Turn straight onto Holbert Stretch
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Holbert Stretch
38
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobtown Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bobtown Road
39
Turn left onto Budapest Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Budapest Road
40
Continue on Budapest Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Budapest Road
41
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 151.8 miles from Upland, PA, or about 2h 55m 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 67 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.8 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newtown, 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 303.5 miles and 5h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Upland, 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 151.8 mi from Upland, PA · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.8 miles from Upland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newtown, PA
The final approach into Newtown, 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 Newtown, 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
$50.32 one way
$100.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $55.11 | $110.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $58.86 | $117.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.01 | $134.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.87 | $14.57 |
| Efficient EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.56 | $12.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.4 | 1 | $42.49 | $19.42 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Newtown, PA
Afternoon in Newtown on Thursday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Hancock, MD
152 mi in
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
1 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
5h 51m 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 Upland, PA to Newtown, PA covers 303.5 miles and takes about 5h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street, Upland Avenue, Kerlin Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.8 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 $50.32 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 5h 51m 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 Upland, PA to Newtown, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upland, PA to Newtown, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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