How far is Plum, PA from Upland, PA?
The driving distance from Plum, PA to Upland, PA is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plum and Upland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plum and Upland.
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Start on Windsor Court
94 m · 16 sec · Windsor Court
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Turn right onto Stirling Drive
740 ft · 34 sec · Stirling Drive
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Turn right onto Old Leechburg Road
2013 ft · 1 min · Old Leechburg Road
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Turn left onto New Texas Road
717 ft · 13 sec · New Texas Road
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Turn right onto Center New Texas Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Center New Texas Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saltsburg Road
917 ft · 26 sec · Saltsburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Center Road
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Turn slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Mosside Boulevard
2225 ft · 53 sec · Mosside Boulevard
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Turn sharp left onto Daugherty Drive
56 m · 10 sec · Daugherty Drive
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Turn right
128 m · 36 sec
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Take the ramp right
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
256.2 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
2289 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square
547 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn right onto South Chester Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road
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Continue on Middletown Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road
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Continue on Edgmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Upland Road
2546 ft · 1 min · Upland Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 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 Plum and Upland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 04h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Plum and Sunny near Upland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plum to Upland?
The road trip is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km) and usually takes 04h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Plum and 143.8 miles from Upland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.43 one way or $82.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plum and Sunny near Upland.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plum and Upland. Straight-line distance: 234.81 mi (377.89 km).
#1 Plum
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 26,993 |
| Coordinates | 40.5003500, -79.7494900 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| 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: 463 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $41.43 | $82.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.63 | $93.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.23 | $100.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.64 | $121.27 |
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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