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Trip from Upland, PA to Whitehall Township, PA

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

69 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

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Downtown Upland, PA, PA

Upland, PA

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Downtown Whitehall Township, PA, PA

Whitehall Township, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Upland, PA to Whitehall Township, PA covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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, Lehigh Valley Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.42 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

34.5 miles from Upland, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 69 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 37.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 69 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: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

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
8
59.4 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

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 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
7
65.1 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street

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 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
8
65.3 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward PA 145 North: Whitehall

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward PA 145 North: Whitehall

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Upland, PA to Whitehall Township, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.

Harrisburg

59.4 mi in | ~1h 12m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 37.5 mi 40m
Mid-County Expressway 19 mi 25m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 4.8 mi 6m
MacArthur Road 2.9 mi 5m
West 22nd Street 1.1 mi 2m
Upland Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Macdade Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Center Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 37.5 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Whitehall Township, 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

0.6 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 · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard
6

Continue on Macdade Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard
7

Turn left onto I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting

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

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

19 mi · 25 min · Mid-County Expressway
9

Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway
10

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

38 mi · 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

0.7 mi · 2 min · I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
12

Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 22 East: Allentown
13

Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

4.8 mi · 6 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
14

Take the exit slight right toward PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · PA 145: MacArthur Road, 7th Street
15

Keep slight left to continue on PA 145 North: Whitehall

167 ft · 8 sec · PA 145 North: Whitehall
16

Turn left onto MacArthur Road

2.9 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Road
17

Turn right onto Center Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Center Street
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Ruch Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Ruch Street
19

Turn right onto Coplay Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Coplay Street
20

At the end of the road, turn right onto Saylor Drive

361 ft · 16 sec · Saylor Drive
21

Arrive at your 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 34.5 miles from Upland, PA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.5 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 69 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.5 miles or 45m 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 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Whitehall Township, 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 69 miles and 1h 30m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 37.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.5 mi from Upland, PA · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

35 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Upland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Whitehall Township, PA

The final approach into Whitehall Township, 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 Whitehall Township, PA.

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

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 16.6
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour $1 near mile 9.5
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 9.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.42 one way

$22.84 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $12.49 $24.99
premium $4.92 $13.37 $26.74
diesel $5.64 $15.33 $30.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.7 0 $7.24 $3.31
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.04 $2.76
EV Truck/SUV 27.6 0 $9.66 $4.42

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Upland, PA

Late night in Upland on Monday

Local time

5:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Whitehall Township, PA

Late night in Whitehall Township on Monday

Local time

5:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 5% chance 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

4 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

1h 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Whitehall Township, PA covers 69 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, Lehigh Valley Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 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 $11.42 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 69 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Upland, PA to Whitehall Township, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisburg along the way.

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