West Mifflin to Upland is 284.5 miles and takes about 5h 39m via Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pottstown Pike, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a route that is mostly highway driving, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. It’s a practical option if you need to cover a good distance efficiently within the state.
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
142.2 miles from West Mifflin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
245.2 mi
4h 27m
Pottstown Pike
7.1 mi
11m
Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
11m
Middletown Road
5.8 mi
9m
West Chester Pike
3.4 mi
6m
Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
6m
South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi
5m
US 202
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 245.2 mi, about 4h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Mifflin, PA and Upland, PA.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
71 ft·8 sec·Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto Purdy Street
259 ft·12 sec·Purdy Street
3
Turn right onto Homestead Duquesne Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Homestead Duquesne Road
4
Continue on Grant Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Grant Avenue
5
Turn right onto PA 837; Green Belt
0.9 mi·1 min·South Duquesne Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on Green Belt
0.5 mi·46 sec·McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward PA 148 North
8
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
9
Turn right onto Lincoln Way
5.9 mi·10 min·Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on Lincoln Way
0.3 mi·37 sec·Lincoln Way
11
Turn slight right onto US 30
3.3 mi·6 min·Lincoln Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward PATP, I 76
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·21 sec·this road
Toward PATP, I 76
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 76 East: HarrisburgUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 76; PATP
245 mi·4 hr 27 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 312Toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West ChesterUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward PA 100 South: DowningtownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto PA 100
7.1 mi·11 min·Pottstown Pike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto US 202
1.6 mi·2 min·US 202
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
Toward PA 3: Newtown SquareUse the right lane.
21
Turn right onto PA 3
3.4 mi·6 min·West Chester Pike
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto PA 352
1.2 mi·2 min·South Chester Road
Use the right lane.
23
Continue on PA 352
5.8 mi·9 min·Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on PA 352
2.9 mi·5 min·South New Middletown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on PA 352
1.1 mi·2 min·Edgmont Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto Upland Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Upland Road
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 39-minute drive, consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. The longest stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike means you can cover a lot of ground quickly, but be aware of the need to exit and navigate surface roads for the last part of the trip. Plan for at least one stop, perhaps midway or closer to where the highway ends, to refuel and stretch. Given the relatively short duration, flexibility is key, but ensure you have enough fuel for the final miles on Pottstown Pike and Lincoln Way.
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 142.2 miles from West Mifflin, PA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.2 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 63 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.2 miles or 2h 47m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upland, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Mifflin, 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 West Mifflin, PA
This is one driving day of about 284.5 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from West Mifflin, 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 245.2 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.5 and 272.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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13.5 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 76 East: Harrisburg
8
259.1 mi into trip|~4h 54m in
Take the exit toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
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 312
Toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Che...
7
259.5 mi into trip|~4h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 100 South: Downingtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 100 South: Downingtown
6
268.8 mi into trip|~5h 10m in
Take the exit toward PA 3: Newtown Square
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 3: Newtown Square
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272.2 mi into trip|~5h 17m in|PA 352 / South Chester Road
Turn right onto PA 352 / South Chester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.36 one way
$90.73 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$50.20
$100.40
premium
$4.81
$53.85
$107.71
diesel
$4.80
$53.72
$107.44
Estimated Tolls: $31.88
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(245.2 mi)$31.88
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
$45
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$102–$127
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.4
1
$29.87
$13.66
Efficient EV
71.1
0
$24.89
$11.38
EV Truck/SUV
113.8
1
$39.83
$18.21
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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
West Mifflin, PA
Morning
in West Mifflin on Monday
Local time
10:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Smoke
S 5 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:25PM 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
Upland, PA
Morning
in Upland on Monday
Local time
10:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Smoke
0 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 17 at 9:25PM 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
85°F
State Line, PA
142 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
1 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
5h 39m 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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 176.6
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 68.7
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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 274.7
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 264.9
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 215.8
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
$1
near mile 284.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 87% of the 284.5 miles on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant stretch, 245.2 miles, on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. After this long highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads like Pottstown Pike and Lincoln Way for the final portion of the trip. Expect a lot of exits and merging traffic as you navigate the highway system.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 245.2 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Pottstown Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 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 17 significant decision points across 284.5 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 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 259.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 259.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,372 ft29 ft
Total Climb
1,679 ft
Total Descent
2,732 ft
Highest Point
2,372 ft
~61 mi in
Elevation Range
2,344 ft
Notable High Points
2,372 ft at ~61 miles+627 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Mifflin, PA and Upland, PA, road signs point toward Pottstown and Chester.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 39m. Total distance: 284.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 245.2 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $31.88 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 Upland, 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 13.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 259.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 259.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Upland, PA before the return drive.
