How far is Upland, PA from Hershey, PA?
The driving distance from Upland, PA to Hershey, PA is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upland and Hershey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upland and Hershey.
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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
45.5 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
708 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
45 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn straight onto Horseshoe Pike
7.7 mi · 12 min · Horseshoe Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Horseshoe Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Horseshoe Pike
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Continue on East Governor Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road
28 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road
2172 ft · 37 sec · East Governor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Homestead Lane
7 m · 1 sec · Homestead Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Homestead Lane
3104 ft · 1 min · Homestead Lane
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Turn left onto Meadow Lane
32 m · 5 sec · Meadow Lane
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Turn right onto Homestead Road
2585 ft · 1 min · Homestead Road
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Turn left onto East Chocolate Avenue
1561 ft · 57 sec · East Chocolate Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right
109 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
103 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland and Hershey.
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
45.5 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Upland and Sunny near Hershey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upland to Hershey?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 43 miles from Upland and 43.1 miles from Hershey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upland and Sunny near Hershey.
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 Hershey. Straight-line distance: 73.4 mi (118.13 km).
#1 Upland
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 33,972 |
| Coordinates | 39.8526100, -75.3826900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hershey
Census designated place
| Population | 14,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2859200, -76.6502500 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hershey (-76.65025, 40.28592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
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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