Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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 Darby, PA to Upland, PA is 30.6 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Baltimore Pike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience for most of the journey. It’s a straightforward trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 30.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles along Baltimore Pike, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns resume. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience where frequent turns and local traffic patterns are the norm, rather than long, sweeping highway stretches.
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 4.2 miles in near US 1 / State Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 1 / State Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (PA 52 / Lenape Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles (PA 926 / Street Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 1 / State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto PA 52 / Lenape Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 926 / Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto PA 82 / North Unionville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto PA 82 / West Doe Run Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Pike | 13.7 mi | 24m |
| Media Bypass | 4 mi | 5m |
| Springfield Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Street Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Clonmell Upland Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Unionville Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Doe Run Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lenape Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Upland, PA.
Start on West Providence Road
Turn right onto Springfield Road
Turn left onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Continue on US 1
Turn right onto PA 52
Turn left onto PA 926
Turn right onto PA 82
Enter roundabout onto PA 82
Continue on PA 82
Turn left onto PA 842
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.3 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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.
A short stop after about 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Upland, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Upland on Saturday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
46°F
Westtown, PA
15 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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