How far is Lower Allen, PA from Upper Mill, PA?
The driving distance from Lower Allen, PA to Upper Mill, PA is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lower Allen and Upper Mill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lower Allen and Upper Mill.
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Start on Center Drive
1829 ft · 1 min · Center Drive
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Turn left onto Carlisle Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Carlisle Road
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Continue on Carlisle Road
797 ft · 23 sec · Carlisle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gettysburg Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Gettysburg Road
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Continue on Gettysburg Road
1680 ft · 43 sec · Gettysburg Road
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Turn left onto Lower Allen Drive
575 ft · 17 sec · Lower Allen Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 15 South: Gettysburg
1295 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lisburn Road
1500 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto West Lisburn Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · West Lisburn Road
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Turn left onto Boiling Springs Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Boiling Springs Road
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on East Old York Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · East Old York Road
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Turn left onto Holly Pike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Holly Pike
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Continue on North Baltimore Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Baltimore Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Yates Street
27 m · 2 sec · Yates Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yates Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lower Allen and Upper Mill.
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.
US 15 South
Merge slight left
4.95 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lower Allen and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Upper Mill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lower Allen to Upper Mill?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Lower Allen and 11.4 miles from Upper Mill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lower Allen and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Upper Mill.
Stop Ideas Near Allen
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 Allen.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lower Allen and Upper Mill. Straight-line distance: 17 mi (27.36 km).
#1 Lower Allen
Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 20,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.2264800, -76.9005300 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Mill
Situated within Cumberland County in southern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 591 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1031500, -77.1791500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Mill (-77.17915, 40.10315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.46 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
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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