How far is Upland, PA from Meadville, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Meadville, PA is about 355.7 miles (572.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
355.69 mi
07h 11m
Flight
278.49 mi
448.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.49 mi
Kilometers
448.18 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
355.69 mi
Kilometers
572.42 km
Drive Time
07h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadville
Sun, May 31, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Sun, May 31, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-05-30T22:50
Arrive Meadville
Sun, May 31, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upland
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Boalsburg
PA

Census designated place

From Upland
177.6 mi
03h 35m
To Meadville
178 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 283, PA 283: Harrisburg, Hershey

    1340 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 North, US 322

    1258 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    1402 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East, PA 230 East, US 22 West, US 322 West: Harrisburg, Lewistown, State College

    1437 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown, State College

    51.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on 28th Division Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · 28th Division Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Port Matilda Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Port Matilda Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Centre Street

    783 ft · 10 sec · North Centre Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Front Street

    1650 ft · 26 sec · North Front Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Philipsburg Bigler Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Philipsburg Bigler Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Woodland Bigler Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Woodland Bigler Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Shawville Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Shawville Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit left

    1675 ft · 41 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    102.7 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie

    1 km · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight right

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville

    1447 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Conneaut Lake Road

    1980 ft · 43 sec · Conneaut Lake Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Smock Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Smock Highway

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · Park Avenue

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
103 mi · 29%
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 21%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 18%
I 79 North
30.3 mi · 9%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 5%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

103 mi · 01h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.2 mi
278.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boalsburg
03h 35m from Upland
Leave By
9:38 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upland and Sunny near Meadville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 355.7 miles (572.4 km) and usually takes 07h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boalsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.6 miles from Upland and 178 miles from Meadville.

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

The direct path is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.28 one way or $102.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upland and Sunny near Meadville.

Stop Ideas Near Boalsburg

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

27 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

40 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Meadville. Straight-line distance: 278.49 mi (448.18 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Meadville

City in Pennsylvania

Population12,386
Coordinates41.6414400, -80.1514500
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Upland (-75.38269, 39.85261)
End: Meadville (-80.15145, 41.64144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 572 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.55 gal
47.51 L · about $51.28
Round trip
$102.56
25.1 gal · 95.02 L
Estimated CO2
111.5 kg one way
Round trip: 223.1 kg / 492 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $51.28 $102.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.72 $115.43
Premium $4.95 $62.17 $124.35
Diesel $5.98 $75.05 $150.10

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Meadville. The current time is 22:50:47.

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.