Origin
Upland, PA
Afternoon in Upland on Friday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to Lansdale, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Lansdale, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upland, PA to Lansdale, PA covers 36.7 miles and takes about 53m 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 Northeast Extension, Forty Foot Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Mid-County Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-County Expressway | 19 mi | 25m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| Forty Foot Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Welsh Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West 22nd Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Upland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Macdade Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mid-County Expressway
— 19 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Lansdale, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
415 ft
·
20 sec
·
3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Upland Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Upland Avenue
4
Turn slight left onto West 22nd Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West 22nd Street
5
Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
MacDade Boulevard
6
Continue on Macdade Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Macdade Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
8
Merge onto I 476
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
9
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
10
Continue on I 476; PATP
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31A
Toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto PA 63
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Sumneytown Pike
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 63
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Forty Foot Road
14
Turn right onto PA 63
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Welsh Road
15
Continue on PA 63
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
16
Turn right onto South Broad Street
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Broad Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Broad Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Upland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Street
Turn right onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
Navigation decision point
Toward I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting
7
32 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
PA 63 / Sumneytown Pike
Turn right onto PA 63 / Sumneytown Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
32.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
PA 63 / Forty Foot Road
Turn left onto PA 63 / Forty Foot Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.26 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| premium | $5.01 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.32
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$1.32
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: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Lansdale, PA
Afternoon in Lansdale on Friday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
36.7 mi in 53m, mostly highway — 19 mi of that is on Mid-County Expressway.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on Mid-County Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
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 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
398 ft
20 ft
Total Climb
793 ft
Total Descent
464 ft
Highest Point
398 ft
~15.7 mi in
Elevation Range
378 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Upland, PA
Full guide →Founded 1643
Top landmarks
- • Crozer Theological Seminary — Pennsylvania seminary (1868-1970)
- • Caleb Pusey House — second oldest English house in Pennsylvania open to the public
Arriving in Lansdale, PA
Full guide →Founded 1872
Lansdale is a town of 16,000 people in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. This article also covers the nearby communities of North Wales, Souderton, Kulpsville, Harleysville, Doylestown, and Montgomeryville.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 36.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.32 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. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lansdale, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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