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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
72 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
44 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Garrett Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Garrett Road
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto I 476 South: Chester
1569 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 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 Drexel Hill and Upland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swarthmore.
Ardmore
30th Street Station
Paoli
North Philadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Drexel Hill and Upland. Straight-line distance: 8.1 mi (13.04 km).
#1 Drexel Hill
Census designated place
| Population | 28,043 |
| Coordinates | 39.9470600, -75.2921300 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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