Origin
Upland, PA
Late night in Upland on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upland, PA to West Chester, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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West Chester, PA
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Trip Overview
Upland, PA to West Chester, PA is 17.5 miles and takes about 32 minutes via US 322, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not all highway and not all local roads. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is perfect for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger regional exploration. Plan for about half of your drive to be on highway segments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 322 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Wilmington Pike | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| South High Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Baltimore Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Delaware Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Upland Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Kerlin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 322
— 7.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and West Chester, 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
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Upland Avenue
4
Turn right onto Kerlin Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Kerlin Street
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Wilmington, West Chester
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 322 West: Wilmington, West Chester
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Delaware Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322
7.4 mi
·
13 min
·
US 322
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto US 1; US 322
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Baltimore Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 202; US 322
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Wilmington Pike
11
Continue on US 322 BUS
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South High Street
Toward High Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto US 322 BUS
379 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Chestnut Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto North Church Street
198 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Church Street
14
Turn left onto Patton Alley
196 ft
·
14 sec
·
Patton Alley
15
Arrive at destination
Patton Alley
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 2.5 — 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
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Wilmington, West Chester
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South: Wilmington, West Chester
8
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, US 322 West: Wilmington, West Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South, US 322 West: Wilmington, Wes...
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Merge onto I 95 / Delaware Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 322
Keep slight right at fork onto US 322 toward US 322 West: West Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 322 West: West Chester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.90 one way
$5.80 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
West Chester, PA
Late night in West Chester on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
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
32m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 47% of it on highway sections. You'll encounter stretches of US 322, which forms the backbone of this journey. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is approximately 7.4 miles on US 322. Expect a blend of faster-paced driving on main roads and potentially more local traffic as you approach your destination. The drive is characterized by its directness, with Wilmington Pike and South High Street also playing a role in reaching West Chester.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on US 322.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 17.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Upland, PA to West Chester, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Chester along the way.
Chester
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on US 322. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 West Chester, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Chester, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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