How far is Upland, PA from Marple, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Marple, PA is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.5 mi
00h 23m
Flight
8.64 mi
13.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.64 mi
Kilometers
13.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.5 mi
Kilometers
18.51 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marple
Wed, Apr 15, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Wed, Apr 15, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-15T07:26
Arrive Marple
Wed, Apr 15, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Swarthmore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upland
5.8 mi
00h 11m
To Marple
5.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upland and Marple.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    127 m · 20 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Upland Avenue

    3094 ft · 2 min · Upland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto West 22nd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 22nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Macdade Boulevard

    2484 ft · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 476 Northbound: Plymouth Meeting

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Lima, Springfield

    1442 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: Springfield

    1414 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Road

    672 ft · 10 sec · State Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 320: Sproul Road

    1085 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on PA 320

    97 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sproul Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Sproul Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Springfield Road

    927 ft · 27 sec · Springfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Netherington Drive

    977 ft · 44 sec · Netherington Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Village Lane

    1031 ft · 47 sec · Village Lane

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Candlewood Road

    605 ft · 32 sec · Candlewood Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkview Drive

    610 ft · 29 sec · Parkview Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lovell Avenue

    1172 ft · 53 sec · Lovell Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hearth Road

    126 m · 18 sec · Hearth Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hearth Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
191.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
3.95 mi · 34%
Sproul Road
2.73 mi · 24%
West 22nd Street
1.11 mi · 10%
MacDade Boulevard
0.73 mi · 6%
Upland Avenue
0.59 mi · 5%
I 476 Northbound
0.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

3.95 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Swarthmore
00h 11m from Upland
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Upland and Mostly Sunny near Marple.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upland to Marple?

The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Swarthmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Upland and 5.8 miles from Marple.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Upland and Mostly Sunny near Marple.

Stop Ideas Near Swarthmore

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Swarthmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 10.8 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swarthmore.

RAIL

Ardmore

13 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

30th Street Station

15 mi away
2955 Market St.
RAIL

Paoli

19 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

20 mi away
2900 North Broad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Marple. Straight-line distance: 8.64 mi (13.9 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Marple

Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population23,960
Coordinates39.9776100, -75.3785300
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Upland (-75.38269, 39.85261)
End: Marple (-75.37853, 39.97761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.89 $3.77
Premium $4.95 $2.03 $4.06
Diesel $5.98 $2.45 $4.90

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Marple. The current time is 07:26:44.

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.