Origin
Upland, PA
Morning in Upland on Friday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Upper Providence, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Upper Providence, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Upper Providence, PA covers 8.6 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South New Middletown Road, Barren Road, Edgmont Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.9 miles on South New Middletown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 17m drive with frequent turns across 8.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South New Middletown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue.
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 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (Van Leer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Barren Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Van Leer Avenue
Turn right onto Van Leer Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Barren Road
Turn right onto Barren Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Bishop Hollow Road
Turn left onto West Bishop Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South New Middletown Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Barren Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Edgmont Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Bishop Hollow Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Middletown Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Upland Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Van Leer Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South New Middletown Road
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Upper Providence, 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
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Middletown Road
6
Turn right onto Van Leer Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Van Leer Avenue
7
Turn right onto Barren Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Barren Road
8
Turn left onto West Bishop Hollow Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bishop Hollow Road
9
Arrive at destination
West Bishop Hollow Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.43 one way
$2.85 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Upper Providence, PA
Morning in Upper Providence on Friday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
17m 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 Upper Providence, PA covers 8.6 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South New Middletown Road, Barren Road, Edgmont Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 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 $1.43 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 is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (Van Leer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles (Barren Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Upland, PA to Upper Providence, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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