How far is Drexel Hill, PA from Upland, PA?

The driving distance from Drexel Hill, PA to Upland, PA is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.42 mi
00h 28m
Flight
8.1 mi
13.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.1 mi
Kilometers
13.04 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.42 mi
Kilometers
21.59 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Tue, May 5, 12:34 PM EDT
Return by in Drexel Hill
Tue, May 5, 1:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Drexel Hill
2026-05-05T12:05
Arrive Upland
Tue, May 5, 12:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Drexel Hill
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Swarthmore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Drexel Hill
5.2 mi
00h 14m
To Upland
8.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Drexel Hill and Upland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Drexel Hill and Upland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    72 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    44 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Garrett Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Garrett Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Bishop Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 476 South: Chester

    1569 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mid-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MacDade Boulevard

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on MacDade Boulevard West

    573 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard

    729 ft · 17 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West 22nd Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Upland Avenue

    2219 ft · 54 sec · Upland Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    877 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1099 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Drexel Hill and Upland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Baltimore Pike
2.92 mi · 22%
Mid-County Expressway
2.38 mi · 18%
Garrett Road
1.3 mi · 10%
North Bishop Avenue
0.76 mi · 6%
MacDade Boulevard
0.67 mi · 5%
East 22nd Street
0.62 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Baltimore Pike

Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike

2.92 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swarthmore
00h 14m from Drexel Hill
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Drexel Hill and Mostly Sunny near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Drexel Hill to Upland?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Swarthmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Drexel Hill and 8.2 miles from Upland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Drexel Hill and Mostly Sunny near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near Swarthmore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Swarthmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 10.9 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swarthmore.

RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

15 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Drexel Hill and Upland. Straight-line distance: 8.1 mi (13.04 km).

Drexel Hill

#1 Drexel Hill

Census designated place

Population28,043
Coordinates39.9470600, -75.2921300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Upland

#2 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.2922, 39.947149)
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.84
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.92 $3.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.16 $4.32
Premium $4.95 $2.33 $4.66
Diesel $5.98 $2.81 $5.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Drexel Hill and Upland. The current time is 12:05:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.