How far is Lower Allen, PA from Upland, PA?

The driving distance from Lower Allen, PA to Upland, PA is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.85 mi
01h 50m
Flight
84.34 mi
135.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.34 mi
Kilometers
135.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.85 mi
Kilometers
157.47 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Thu, Apr 30, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Lower Allen
Thu, Apr 30, 8:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Allen
2026-04-30T16:20
Arrive Upland
Thu, Apr 30, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lower Allen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Lower Allen
48.9 mi
00h 55m
To Upland
49 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lower Allen and Upland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lower Allen and Upland.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Drive

    1357 ft · 1 min · Center Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Colgate Drive

    140 m · 22 sec · Colgate Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Carlisle Road

    2619 ft · 54 sec · Carlisle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 South: York

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Edgmont Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Upland Road

    2546 ft · 1 min · Upland Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lower Allen and Upland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
69.2 mi · 71%
Pottstown Pike
8.66 mi · 9%
Middletown Road
5.84 mi · 6%
West Chester Pike
3.39 mi · 3%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 3%
I 83 South
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

69.2 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
00h 55m from Lower Allen
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lower Allen 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 Lower Allen to Upland?

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Lower Allen and 49 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lower Allen and Chance Rain Showers near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Adamstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

33 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lower Allen and Upland. Straight-line distance: 84.34 mi (135.74 km).

Lower Allen

#1 Lower Allen

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population20,226
Coordinates40.2264800, -76.9005300
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Upland

#2 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Drive (-76.900878, 40.226592)
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.19
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.10 $28.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.87 $31.73
Premium $4.95 $17.09 $34.18
Diesel $5.98 $20.63 $41.26

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lower Allen and Upland. The current time is 16:20:34.

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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.