Origin
Upland, PA
Evening in Upland on Friday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Worcester, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Worcester, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Worcester, PA covers 31.2 miles and takes about 50m 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, Skippack Pike, Walton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Upland, PA to Worcester, PA covers 31.2 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
5/10
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 31.2 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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
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~0m in
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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
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Germantown Pike East, Plymouth Meeting
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 19
Toward Germantown Pike East, Plymouth Meeting
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
West Germantown Pike
Turn left onto West Germantown Pike
Navigation decision point
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Stenton Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Stenton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Worcester, PA, road signs point toward Germantown Pike East and Plymouth Meeting.
Germantown Pike East
21.3 mi in
|
~31m
Plymouth Meeting
21.3 mi in
|
~31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| Skippack Pike | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Walton Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Germantown Pike | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 22nd Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Penllyn Blue Bell Pike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Upland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 18.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Worcester, 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
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 19
Toward Germantown Pike East, Plymouth Meeting
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Chemical Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Chemical Road
11
Turn left onto West Germantown Pike
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Germantown Pike
12
Turn right onto Walton Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Walton Road
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Stenton Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Stenton Avenue
14
Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
15
Turn left onto PA 73
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Skippack Pike
16
Turn left onto PA 363
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Valley Forge Road
17
Arrive at destination
PA 363
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Upland, PA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Upland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Worcester, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Worcester, 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
$5.17 one way
$10.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Worcester, PA
Evening in Worcester on Friday
Local time
6:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
6 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
50m 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 Worcester, PA covers 31.2 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mid-County Expressway, Skippack Pike, Walton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 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 $5.17 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 31.2 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 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Upland, PA and Worcester, PA, road signs point toward Germantown Pike East and Plymouth Meeting.
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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