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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.06 mi
02h 00m
Flight
73.4 mi
118.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.4 mi
Kilometers
118.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.06 mi
Kilometers
138.5 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hershey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-23T00:54
Arrive Hershey
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upland
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
New Morgan
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upland
43 mi
01h 00m
To Hershey
43.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Upland Road

    2546 ft · 1 min · Upland Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Edgmont Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · North Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West, US 202 North: King of Prussia, Downingtown

    1172 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Chester Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    45.5 mi · 49 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    708 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey

    45 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lebanon Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Horseshoe Pike

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Horseshoe Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Horseshoe Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Horseshoe Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on East Governor Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Governor Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Governor Road

    28 m · 2 sec · East Governor Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto East Governor Road

    2172 ft · 37 sec · East Governor Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Homestead Lane

    7 m · 1 sec · Homestead Lane

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Homestead Lane

    3104 ft · 1 min · Homestead Lane

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Meadow Lane

    32 m · 5 sec · Meadow Lane

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Homestead Road

    2585 ft · 1 min · Homestead Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Chocolate Avenue

    1561 ft · 57 sec · East Chocolate Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    71 m · 10 sec · Park Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    109 m · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    103 m · 25 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upland and Hershey.

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
45.5 mi · 53%
Horseshoe Pike
8.52 mi · 10%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 9%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 7%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 4%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Morgan
01h 00m from Upland
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Morgan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Morgan.

RAIL

Coatesville

23 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

25 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
RAIL

Parkesburg

25 mi away
W. First and S. Culvert Streets
RAIL

Exton

29 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Hershey. Straight-line distance: 73.4 mi (118.13 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Hershey

#2 Hershey

Census designated place

Population14,257
Coordinates40.2859200, -76.6502500
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Upland (-75.38269, 39.85261)
End: Hershey (-76.65025, 40.28592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.5 L · about $12.42
Round trip
$24.84
6.08 gal · 23 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Hershey. The current time is 00:54:13.

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.