How far is Upland, PA from Lower Allen, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Lower Allen, PA is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
97.88 mi
02h 05m
Flight
84.34 mi
135.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.34 mi
Kilometers
135.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.88 mi
Kilometers
157.52 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lower Allen
Thu, Apr 30, 7:30 PM EDT
Return by in Upland
Thu, Apr 30, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-30T17:25
Arrive Lower Allen
Thu, Apr 30, 7:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Adamstown
PA

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

From Upland
48.8 mi
01h 02m
To Lower Allen
49 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upland and Lower Allen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upland and Lower Allen.

  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

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward New Cumberland

    949 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Simpson Ferry Road

    89 m · 6 sec · Simpson Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Carlisle Road

    2824 ft · 1 min · Carlisle Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Colgate Drive

    140 m · 26 sec · Colgate Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Drive

    1357 ft · 60 sec · Center Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
69.7 mi · 71%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 8%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 6%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 3%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 3%
I 83
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

69.7 mi · 01h 15m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adamstown
01h 02m from Upland
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Upland and Mostly Sunny near Lower Allen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upland to Lower Allen?

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Adamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Upland and 49 miles from Lower Allen.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upland and Mostly Sunny near Lower Allen.

Stop Ideas Near Adamstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Adamstown, 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 Adamstown.

RAIL

Lancaster station

30 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Parkesburg

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

Coatesville

35 mi away
Third Ave. and Fleetwood St.
RAIL

Downingtown

40 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Lower Allen. Straight-line distance: 84.34 mi (135.74 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Lower Allen

#2 Lower Allen

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population20,226
Coordinates40.2264800, -76.9005300
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Upland (-75.38269, 39.85261)
End: Lower Allen (-76.90053, 40.22648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.19
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.10 $28.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.87 $31.73
Premium $4.95 $17.09 $34.18
Diesel $5.98 $20.63 $41.26

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Lower Allen. The current time is 17:25:33.

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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.