Trip from Upland, PA to Palmer, PA

Drive Time

5h 59m

Distance

290 mi

467 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 47m ★

6 AM

6h 0m

8 AM

6h 25m

10 AM

6h 9m

12 PM

6h 6m

3 PM

6h 10m

5 PM

6h 24m

8 PM

5h 52m

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

Traveling from Upland to Palmer covers 290 miles across the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You should plan for roughly 6 hours of travel time, making this a manageable, albeit long, one-day trip. Since 84% of your journey stays on major highways, you can expect a fairly consistent pace throughout the drive. Budget approximately $48 for fuel to complete the trek. Whether you choose to power through in a single day or break it up depends on your preference for time behind the wheel, though the route is straightforward enough for a single-day commitment.

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

145 miles from Upland, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused route is defined by the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 222.5 miles. You will spend the vast majority of your time on these high-speed arteries, allowing for steady progress before transitioning to local roads like University Drive and PA 982. Expect a transition from the heavy-traffic corridors of the Northeast toward the different pace found in Palmer. While the highway segments provide a quick, efficient transit, the shift to smaller roads near the end of the trip requires a change in driving focus as you reach your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pennsylvania Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 222.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and University Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 290 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 24.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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...

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

24.7 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 76 West: Harrisburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg

247.6 mi into trip | ~4h 47m in

Take the exit toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

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 PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

277.8 mi into trip | ~5h 30m in

Take the exit toward PA 21

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 21

Towns Along This Route

Between Upland, PA and Palmer, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown, Patp and Uniontown.

Downingtown

15.4 mi in | ~28m

Patp

24.4 mi in | ~42m

Uniontown

247.6 mi in | ~4h 47m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike	222.5 mi	4h 3m
University Drive	10.7 mi	12m
PA 982	8 mi	13m
PA 100	7.5 mi	11m
McClellandtown Road	6.9 mi	12m
State Route 31	6 mi	9m
North Middletown Road	5.8 mi	9m
Memorial Boulevard	4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike — 222.5 mi, about 4h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on Upland Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Upland Road

Turn left onto PA 352

1.1 mi · 2 min · Edgmont Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 352

2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 352

5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road

Continue on PA 352

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 3; PA 352

3.2 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 202; US 322

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Chester Bypass

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto PA 100

7.5 mi · 11 min · PA 100

Toward PA 100 North: Exton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward PATP

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 76; PATP

223 mi · 4 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto PA 31

6.0 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

Continue on PA 31

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

Turn left onto PA 982

8.0 mi · 13 min · PA 982

Turn left onto US 119

4.0 mi · 4 min · Memorial Boulevard

Turn straight onto US 119

0.6 mi · 39 sec · Blackstone Road

Merge onto US 119

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Morrell Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 119

11 mi · 12 min · University Drive

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 21 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

162 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto PA 21

6.9 mi · 12 min · McClellandtown Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto High Street

428 ft · 21 sec · High Street

Continue on Corob Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Corob Street

Turn right onto PA 166

166 ft · 3 sec · Edenborn Road

Continue on PA 166

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ball Hill Road

Turn left onto Sr3013

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sr3013

Continue on Palmer Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

Turn right onto Croushore Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Croushore Road

Turn right onto Tank Hill Road

199 ft · 8 sec · Tank Hill Road

Arrive at destination

Tank Hill Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 6-hour journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Because the majority of your time is spent on the turnpike, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the longest 222.5-mile segment to avoid unnecessary detours. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to avoid potential congestion on the major highway portions of the drive. Since this is a single-day trip, maintaining a steady pace will help you arrive in Palmer without feeling exhausted, giving you the flexibility to enjoy your arrival time.

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 145 miles from Upland, PA, or about 2h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 222.5 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145 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 36m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Upland, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 290 miles and 5h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 222.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 145 mi from Upland, PA · 2h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cuba, NY

145 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

Ithaca, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cuba, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145 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 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 222.5 miles.

Arriving in Palmer, PA

The final approach into Palmer, 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 Palmer, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.99 one way

$95.97 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$52.51	$105.02
premium	$4.92	$56.20	$112.39
diesel	$5.64	$64.43	$128.86

Estimated Tolls: $28.93

Pennsylvania Turnpike (222.5 mi) $28.93

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

$48

Tolls

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87	1	$30.45	$13.92
Efficient EV	72.5	0	$25.38	$11.60
EV Truck/SUV	116	1	$40.60	$18.56

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Upland, PA

Evening in Upland on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Palmer, PA

Evening in Palmer on Sunday

Local time

7:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Cuba, NY

145 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

11 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

5h 59m 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 Palmer, PA covers 290 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike, University Drive, PA 982. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 145 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 $47.99 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.

Between Upland, PA and Palmer, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown, Patp and Uniontown.

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Trip from Upland, PA to Palmer, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Palmer, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Upland, PA

Palmer, PA

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 59m on the road

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