Origin
Upland, PA
Late night in Upland on Saturday
Local time
4:21 AM
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 18, 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 Mid-County Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Easton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Willow Grove, PA
Full guide →Willow Grove is a town in the Philadelphia Region of Pennsylvania approximately 12 miles north of Philadelphia. This article also covers the nearby communities of Horsham and Hatboro.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 33.7 miles, with most of the trip on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on Mid-County Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mid-County Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese 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
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 276 East: New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
8
31.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
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 343
Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow G...
8
32 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Upland, PA and Willow Grove, PA, road signs point toward Jenkintown and Abington.
Jenkintown
31.3 mi in
|
~43m
Abington
32 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 19 mi | 25m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Easton Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West 22nd Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Upland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| MacDade Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 19 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Willow Grove, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
415 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
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
6
Continue on Macdade Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
8
Merge onto I 476
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
9
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 276 East: New Jersey
12
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 343
Toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 611 South: Willow Grove, Abington
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Merge onto PA 611
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
16
Turn left
65 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Upland, PA · 25m 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 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.17
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(9 mi)
$1.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
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
Late night in Willow Grove on Saturday
Local time
4:21 AM
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 Mid-County Expressway, Pennsylvania Turnpike, Easton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Upland, PA and Willow Grove, PA, road signs point toward Jenkintown and Abington.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park. 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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