How far is Back Mountain, PA from Upland, PA?
The driving distance from Back Mountain, PA to Upland, PA is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Back Mountain and Upland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Back Mountain and Upland.
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Start on the route
2551 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PATP
550 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Continue on Mid-County Expressway
19.2 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MacDade Boulevard
1456 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MacDade Boulevard West
573 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard
729 ft · 17 sec · Macdade Boulevard
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Continue on MacDade Boulevard
1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard
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Continue on East 22nd Street
3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street
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Continue on West 22nd Street
2568 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street
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Turn straight onto Upland Avenue
2219 ft · 54 sec · Upland Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
877 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1099 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Back Mountain and Upland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
85.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Back Mountain and Chance Rain Showers near Upland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Back Mountain to Upland?
The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Back Mountain and 62.6 miles from Upland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Back Mountain and Chance Rain Showers near Upland.
Stop Ideas Near Chapman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chapman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Back Mountain and Upland. Straight-line distance: 107.42 mi (172.88 km).
#1 Back Mountain
Unincorporated community
| Population | 26,973 |
| Coordinates | 41.3359100, -75.9963100 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upland
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 33,972 |
| Coordinates | 39.8526100, -75.3826900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.90 | $43.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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