Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Morning in Upper Darby on Saturday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Upland, PA
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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Trip Overview
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.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Drive Character
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.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Baltimore Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 1 / State Road
Turn left onto US 1 / State Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
22.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
PA 52 / Lenape Road
Turn right onto PA 52 / Lenape Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
PA 926 / Street Road
Turn left onto PA 926 / Street Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
PA 82 / North Unionville Road
Turn right onto PA 82 / North Unionville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
PA 82 / West Doe Run Road
Enter roundabout onto PA 82 / West Doe Run Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Baltimore Pike
— 13.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Upland, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn right onto Springfield Road
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Springfield Road
3
Turn left onto US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Media Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 1
14 mi
·
24 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto PA 52
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lenape Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto PA 926
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Street Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto PA 82
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Unionville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto PA 82
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Doe Run Road
10
Continue on PA 82
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Doe Run Road
11
Turn left onto PA 842
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Clonmell Upland Road
12
Arrive at destination
PA 842
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Upland, PA
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Upland, PA
Morning in Upland on Saturday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Westtown, PA
15 mi in
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
15 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
54m 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 Upper Darby, PA to Upland, PA covers 30.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Baltimore Pike, Media Bypass, Springfield Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Upper Darby, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 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 straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Upland, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include First State National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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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