Origin
Willow Grove, PA
Evening in Willow Grove on Friday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Willow Grove, PA to Upland, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.4 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Willow Grove, PA
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Upland, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Willow Grove, PA to Upland, PA covers 33.4 miles and takes about 47m 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 19.2 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 33.4 miles, with most of the trip on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.2 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 21 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 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
30.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MacDade Boulevard West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MacDade Boulevard West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Willow Grove, PA and Upland, PA, road signs point toward Allentown, Chester and Macdade Boulevard West.
Allentown
10.5 mi in
|
~13m
Chester
10.7 mi in
|
~14m
Macdade Boulevard West
30.9 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 19.2 mi | 26m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Easton Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 22nd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Upland Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| MacDade Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 19.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove, PA and Upland, PA.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto PA 611
114 ft
·
3 sec
·
Easton Road
3
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 611
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward PATP
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 276; PATP
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 20
Toward I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
9
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on I 476
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 1
Toward MacDade Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward MacDade Boulevard West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
15
Continue on MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
16
Continue on East 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 22nd Street
17
Continue on West 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 22nd Street
18
Turn straight onto Upland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Upland Avenue
19
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
6th Street
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Willow Grove, PA · 22m 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Willow Grove, 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
$5.54 one way
$11.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.18
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(9.1 mi)
$1.18
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: 11.7 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 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
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
Upland, PA
Evening in Upland on Friday
Local time
6:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 Willow Grove, PA to Upland, PA covers 33.4 miles and takes about 47m 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 16.7 miles from Willow Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.54 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Willow Grove, PA and Upland, PA, road signs point toward Allentown, Chester and Macdade Boulevard West.
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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