Upland, PA to Greensburg, PA is 270.3 miles and takes about 5h 20m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 100, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward trip. With 92% of the route on highways, expect a consistent pace for most of the 5-hour-plus travel time. You'll want to budget for fuel, with an estimated cost of $48, and plan for at least one stop along the way. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.2 miles from Upland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
237.7 mi
4h 19m
PA 100
7.5 mi
11m
North Middletown Road
5.8 mi
9m
US 119
3.7 mi
8m
West Chester Pike
3.2 mi
5m
South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi
5m
South Chester Road
1.2 mi
2m
West Chester Bypass
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 237.7 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Greensburg, PA.
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Start on Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Continue on Upland Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Upland Road
3
Turn left onto PA 352
1.1 mi·2 min·Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on PA 352
2.9 mi·5 min·South New Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on PA 352
5.8 mi·9 min·North Middletown Road
6
Continue on PA 352
1.2 mi·2 min·South Chester Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto PA 3; PA 352
3.2 mi·5 min·West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·44 sec
Toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, DowningtownUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 202; US 322
1.2 mi·1 min·West Chester Bypass
10
Take the exit onto PA 100
7.5 mi·11 min·PA 100
Toward PA 100 North: ExtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward PATP
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 76 West: Harrisburg
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
238 mi·4 hr 19 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 70
0.4 mi·54 sec·I 70
Toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New StantonUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
16
Continue on US 119
3.7 mi·8 min·US 119
17
Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
0.3 mi·28 sec·Fairview Avenue
18
Continue on Broad Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Broad Street
19
Continue on Highland Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
20
Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Mount Pleasant Street
21
Turn right onto South Urania Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·South Urania Avenue
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Arrive at destination
South Urania Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour-plus drive, consider an early morning departure from Upland, PA, to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With the majority of the trip on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, plan your fuel stops in advance, as services can be spaced out on long highway stretches. The estimated fuel cost is $48, so be prepared for that expense. While the longest continuous stretch is 237.7 miles on the turnpike, it’s wise to take at least one break, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and stay alert. Since the entire trip can comfortably be done in one day, you have flexibility in your timing.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.2 miles from Upland, PA, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 59 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.2 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensburg, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Upland, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Upland, PA
This is one driving day of about 270.3 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Upland, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 237.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 263.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue
Turn left onto PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
15.4 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
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 US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Pruss...
6
16.9 mi into trip|~30m in|PA 100
Take the exit onto PA 100 toward PA 100 North: Exton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 100 North: Exton
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262.7 mi into trip|~5h 3m in|I 70
Take the exit onto I 70 toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
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 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll:...
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263.2 mi into trip|~5h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, G...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.10 one way
$86.20 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$47.70
$95.39
premium
$4.81
$51.17
$102.33
diesel
$4.80
$51.04
$102.08
Estimated Tolls: $30.90
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(237.7 mi)$30.90
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Tolls
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.1
1
$28.38
$12.97
Efficient EV
67.6
0
$23.65
$10.81
EV Truck/SUV
108.1
1
$37.84
$17.30
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Upland, PA
Morning
in Upland on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Smoke
0 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Greensburg, PA
Morning
in Greensburg on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Smoke
S 1 to 6 mph43% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:35PM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 9:22PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
83°F
State Line, PA
135 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 111.9
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 214.4
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 18.6
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 74.6
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, covering a significant 237.7 miles on this highway. The remaining portion of your trip will transition to surface roads like PA 100 and North Middletown Road. Given the 92% highway share, anticipate a high-speed cruising experience for the majority of the drive. The transition from the turnpike to local roads will likely involve navigating through areas with more frequent exits and local traffic.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 237.7 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and PA 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 270.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,216 ft29 ft
Total Climb
2,814 ft
Total Descent
1,812 ft
Highest Point
2,216 ft
~231.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,187 ft
Notable High Points
1,624 ft at ~173.8 miles+506 ft prominence
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 Greensburg, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown and Patp.
Downingtown
15.4 mi in|~28m
Patp
24.4 mi in|~42m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
DV8
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Greensburg, PA
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; Su of...
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 270.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 237.7 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $30.90 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greensburg, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 18 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (PA 352 / Edgmont Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles (PA 100): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Flight 93 National Memorial and First State National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Greensburg, PA before the return drive.
