How far is Pottsville, PA from Upland, PA?
The driving distance from Pottsville, PA to Upland, PA is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pottsville and Upland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottsville and Upland.
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Start on North Centre Street
2065 ft · 37 sec · North Centre Street
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Turn left onto Mauch Chunk Street
563 ft · 13 sec · Mauch Chunk Street
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Turn right onto South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1089 ft · 16 sec · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 4th Street
83 m · 5 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Bingaman Street
1457 ft · 29 sec · Bingaman Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Pottstown, Morgantown
1355 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Shore Bypass
2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 176 South: Morgantown
2135 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Morgantown Expressway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
2094 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.1 mi · 14 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 Pottsville 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Pottsville and Rain near Upland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pottsville to Upland?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
New Morgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Pottsville and 58.5 miles from Upland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pottsville and Rain near Upland.
Stop Ideas Near New Morgan
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 New Morgan.
Coatesville
Downingtown
Parkesburg
Exton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pottsville and Upland. Straight-line distance: 71.76 mi (115.48 km).
#1 Pottsville
City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,409 |
| Coordinates | 40.6856500, -76.1955000 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.09 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.93 | $35.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
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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