Origin
Upland, PA
Afternoon in Upland on Friday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Willow Grove, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Willow Grove, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Willow Grove, PA covers 33.7 miles and takes about 48m 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, West 22nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 33.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Upland, PA to Willow Grove, PA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upland, PA to Willow Grove, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street | — | — |
| Upland Avenue | — | — |
| West 22nd Street | — | — |
| MacDade Boulevard | — | — |
| Macdade Boulevard | — | — |
| I 476 | — | — |
| Mid-County Expressway | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
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 Willow Grove, 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
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 276 East: New Jersey
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
14
Keep slight left to continue on PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
15
Merge slight left onto Easton Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
16
Turn left
66 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Upland, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Upland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Willow Grove, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Willow Grove, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.59 one way
$11.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Willow Grove, PA
Afternoon in Willow Grove on Friday
Local time
2:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
17 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
48m 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 Willow Grove, PA covers 33.7 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street, Upland Avenue, West 22nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.59 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.
The drive from Upland, PA to Willow Grove, PA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upland, PA to Willow Grove, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upland, PA to Willow Grove, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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