Upland, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA is 297.7 miles and takes about 6h 5m via Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, traversing Pennsylvania for its entirety. Given the relatively short duration and predominantly highway profile, this route is well-suited for a single-day drive. It offers a straightforward path for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
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
148.9 miles from Upland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
245.5 mi
4h 27m
PA 100
7.5 mi
11m
Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
11m
North Middletown Road
5.8 mi
9m
Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
6m
Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
6m
West Chester Pike
3.2 mi
5m
South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 245.5 mi, about 4h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and Upper Saint Clair, 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
246 mi·4 hr 27 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesportUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 30 West: PittsburghUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 30
3.3 mi·6 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi·11 min·Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·5th Avenue
19
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi·1 min·Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi·15 sec·Jerome Street Bridge
21
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi·59 sec·West 5th Avenue
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·1 min·West 5th Avenue
23
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·34 sec·Richland Avenue
24
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·47 sec·Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
25
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi·6 min·Lebanon Church Road
26
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi·2 min·Curry Hollow Road
27
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi·25 sec·Brownsville Road
28
Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn left onto Baptist Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Baptist Road
30
Continue on South Park Road
2.1 mi·4 min·South Park Road
31
Turn right onto Drake Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Drake Road
32
At end of road, turn left onto Bethel Church Road
217 ft·12 sec·Bethel Church Road
33
Turn right onto Orange Belt
1.2 mi·3 min·McMurray Road
Use the right lane.
34
Turn left onto Morrow Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Morrow Road
35
Turn left onto Mill Grove Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Mill Grove Road
36
Turn left onto Swanson Lane
170 ft·7 sec·Swanson Lane
37
Arrive at destination
Swanson Lane
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, departing in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. Since it's a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, but plan for one stop to stretch your legs. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is over 245 miles, so be sure to fuel up before you get too low, as services can be spread out. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering that long section of turnpike driving.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 148.9 miles from Upland, PA, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.5 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 65 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.9 miles or 2h 59m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Saint Clair, 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 297.7 miles and 6h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 245.5 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 295.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
8
270.6 mi into trip|~5h 11m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
7
271.2 mi into trip|~5h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
6
295.7 mi into trip|~5h 59m in|Orange Belt / McMurray Road
Turn right onto Orange Belt / McMurray Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.99 one way
$103.98 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$56.93
$113.85
premium
$5.20
$60.90
$121.80
diesel
$6.28
$73.56
$147.12
Estimated Tolls: $31.92
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(245.5 mi)$31.92
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
$52
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$109–$134
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.3
1
$31.26
$14.29
Efficient EV
74.4
0
$26.05
$11.91
EV Truck/SUV
119.1
1
$41.68
$19.05
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Upland, PA
Late night
in Upland on Friday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
N 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Upper Saint Clair, PA
Late night
in Upper Saint Clair on Friday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
NE 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
42°F
King, PA
149 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
2 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
6h 5m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 112.9
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
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 215.6
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...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 10.3
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 20.5
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 71.9
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?
With 85% of the drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. You'll experience a long stretch of 245.5 miles entirely on this turnpike, which means consistent cruising with fewer interruptions. After the turnpike, you'll transition to PA 100 and Lincoln Way for the remaining 15% of the trip, offering a change of pace from the high-speed highway.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 245.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 15.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 297.7 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 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; at 270.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,092 ft29 ft
Total Climb
3,080 ft
Total Descent
2,028 ft
Highest Point
2,092 ft
~233.9 mi in
Elevation Range
2,063 ft
Notable High Points
1,852 ft at ~170.1 miles+597 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 Upper Saint Clair, PA, road signs point toward Downingtown, Patp and Mckeesport.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 5m. Total distance: 297.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 5m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 245.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $31.92 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 Upper Saint Clair, 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 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; at 270.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Upper Saint Clair, PA before the return drive.
