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

The driving distance from Lower Gwynedd, PA to Upland, PA is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
30.26 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.92 mi
38.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.92 mi
Kilometers
38.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.26 mi
Kilometers
48.7 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Lower Gwynedd
Tue, May 12, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Gwynedd
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Upland
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lower Gwynedd
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
Radnor
PA

Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States

From Lower Gwynedd
14.1 mi
00h 23m
To Upland
16.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Penllyn Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Penllyn Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Penllyn Pike

    2492 ft · 52 sec · Penllyn Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Stenton Avenue

    2359 ft · 52 sec · Stenton Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Walton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Germantown Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on West Germantown Pike

    99 m · 6 sec · West Germantown Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    2428 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    18.9 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MacDade Boulevard

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MacDade Boulevard West

    573 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard

    729 ft · 17 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West 22nd Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Upland Avenue

    2219 ft · 54 sec · Upland Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    877 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1099 ft · 48 sec · 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 Gwynedd 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
18.9 mi · 63%
Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
2.22 mi · 7%
Walton Road
1.47 mi · 5%
Penllyn Pike
1.15 mi · 4%
West Germantown Pike
0.81 mi · 3%
MacDade Boulevard
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

18.9 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Radnor
00h 23m from Lower Gwynedd
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lower Gwynedd and Sunny near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lower Gwynedd to Upland?

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Radnor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Lower Gwynedd and 16.2 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lower Gwynedd and Sunny near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near Radnor

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 Radnor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.6 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 11.5 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 11.5 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 11.5 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 Radnor.

RAIL

Ardmore

7 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

11 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

18 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lower Gwynedd and Upland. Straight-line distance: 23.92 mi (38.49 km).

Lower Gwynedd

#1 Lower Gwynedd

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population11,531
Coordinates40.1792300, -75.2331700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Upland

#2 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.233242, 40.179191)
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.92 $9.84
Premium $4.95 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $5.98 $6.40 $12.80

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lower Gwynedd and Upland. The current time is 20:59:41.

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.