Origin
Willow Grove, PA
Evening in Willow Grove on Friday
Local time
5:37 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
48m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 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 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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 35.4 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 Easton Road, PATP, I 276 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.4 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 35.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Easton Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Willow Grove, PA to Upland, PA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Willow Grove, PA to Upland, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Road | — | — |
| PATP | — | — |
| I 276 West | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | — | — |
| I 476 | — | — |
| I 476 South | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
| Mid-County Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Easton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove, PA and Upland, PA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Easton Road
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
Easton Road
3
Keep slight left to continue on Easton Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Easton Road
4
Take the exit slight right toward PATP
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
PATP
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 276 West: Harrisburg
6
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 476: Chester, Allentown
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester
9
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
10
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
13
Keep slight right to continue on MacDade Boulevard West
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard West
14
Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Macdade Boulevard
15
Continue on MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
25 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
·
54 sec
·
Upland Avenue
19
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
6th Street
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Willow Grove, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 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
$5.69 one way
$11.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $4.95 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
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
5:37 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
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 Willow Grove, PA to Upland, PA covers 35.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Easton Road, PATP, I 276 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 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 $5.69 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.
The drive from Willow Grove, PA to Upland, PA is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Willow Grove, PA to Upland, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Willow Grove, PA to Upland, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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