How far is Upland, PA from McKeesport, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to McKeesport, PA is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
283.09 mi
05h 36m
Flight
239.28 mi
385.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.28 mi
Kilometers
385.09 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.09 mi
Kilometers
455.59 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKeesport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive McKeesport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Upland
141.3 mi
02h 48m
To McKeesport
141.7 mi
02h 48m

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
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    245.5 mi · 4 hr 28 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport

    3215 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    1611 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lysle Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sinclair Street

    814 ft · 41 sec · Sinclair Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shaw Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · Shaw Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jenny Lind Street

    534 ft · 25 sec · Jenny Lind Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Penny Street

    757 ft · 33 sec · Penny Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penny Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
246 mi · 87%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 3%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 2%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.28 mi · 1%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

246 mi · 04h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
239.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 48m from Upland
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upland and Sunny near McKeesport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Upland and 141.7 miles from McKeesport.

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

The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.82 one way or $81.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Upland and Sunny near McKeesport.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and McKeesport. Straight-line distance: 239.28 mi (385.09 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 McKeesport

City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population18,927
Coordinates40.3478500, -79.8642200
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Upland (-75.38269, 39.85261)
End: McKeesport (-79.86422, 40.34785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.81 L · about $40.82
Round trip
$81.64
19.98 gal · 75.62 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.82 $81.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.94 $91.89
Premium $4.95 $49.49 $98.98
Diesel $5.98 $59.74 $119.48

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 McKeesport. The current time is 01:51:52.

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.