How far is Upland, PA from Columbia, PA?
The driving distance from Upland, PA to Columbia, PA is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upland and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland and Columbia.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Upland Road
2546 ft · 1 min · Upland Road
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Turn left onto Edgmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue
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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 North Middletown Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road
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Continue on South Chester Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown
1172 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton
7.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP
1875 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
25.4 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Lancaster
2990 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
681 ft · 26 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Turn left
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Prospect Road
1618 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Road
1278 ft · 33 sec · Prospect Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on North 5th Street
950 ft · 22 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
1109 ft · 39 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
32 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland and Columbia.
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
25.4 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Upland and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upland to Columbia?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 39.8 miles from Upland and 39.9 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upland and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
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 Upland and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 60.72 mi (97.72 km).
#1 Upland
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 33,972 |
| Coordinates | 39.8526100, -75.3826900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
Borough in western Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 10,295 |
| Coordinates | 40.0337100, -76.5044100 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-76.50441, 40.03371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.92 | $25.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.92 | $27.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.80 | $33.61 |
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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