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Trip from Upland, PA to West Norriton, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

25.5 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Upland, PA

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township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

West Norriton, PA

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Trip Overview

Upland, PA to West Norriton, PA is 25.5 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Mid-County Expressway and West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, this is a straightforward drive suitable for a quick day trip. You'll primarily be on expressways before transitioning to surface streets for the final leg.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mid-County Expressway 15.3 mi 20m
West Main Street 1.7 mi 4m
Schuylkill Expressway 1.6 mi 2m
West 22nd Street 1.1 mi 2m
South Henderson Road 1.1 mi 2m
East Dekalb Pike 1 mi 1m
Upland Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Saulin Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Mid-County Expressway — 15.3 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upland, PA and West Norriton, 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

15 mi · 20 min · Mid-County Expressway
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto I 76

1.6 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 329 Toward King of Prussia, Norristown Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on South Henderson Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · South Henderson Road
13

Turn right onto Saulin Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Saulin Boulevard
14

Turn right onto US 202

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Dekalb Pike
15

Continue on East Dekalb Pike

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Dekalb Pike
16

Continue on Markley Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Markley Street
17

Turn left onto West Main Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Schuylkill Avenue
19

Turn right onto Juanita Road

507 ft · 22 sec · Juanita Road
20

Arrive at destination

Juanita Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.5 — 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
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
18.1 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 76 West: Valley Forge
8
20.1 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward King of Prussia, Norristown

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 329 Toward King of Prussia, Norristown
5
23.5 mi into trip | ~37m in | West Main Street

Turn left onto West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.23 one way

$8.46 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $4.63 $9.26
premium $4.93 $4.95 $9.89
diesel $5.61 $5.63 $11.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.6 0 $2.68 $1.22
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.23 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.57 $1.63

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Upland, PA

Late night in Upland on Tuesday

Local time

5:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Partly Sunny

NW 15 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:39PM EDT until April 21 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:39PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Destination

West Norriton, PA

Late night in West Norriton on Tuesday

Local time

5:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

9 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

42m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 66% of the 25.5 miles on expressways. The longest stretch without a major road change is 15.3 miles on the Mid-County Expressway. After this, you'll transition from the highway to surface roads like West Main Street for the remainder of the trip. Expect a number of exits as you approach your destination.

66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Mid-County Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mid-County Expressway and West Main Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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 18.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 West Norriton, PA, road signs point toward King Of Prussia and Norristown.

King Of Prussia

20.1 mi in | ~30m

Norristown

20.1 mi in | ~30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Mid-County Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 West Norriton, 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 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.1 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 West Norriton, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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