How far is Upland, PA from Palmer, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Palmer, PA is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.03 mi
05h 59m
Flight
240.56 mi
387.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.56 mi
Kilometers
387.15 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.03 mi
Kilometers
466.76 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmer
Wed, Apr 15, 1:27 PM EDT
Return by in Upland
Wed, Apr 15, 7:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-15T07:28
Arrive Palmer
Wed, Apr 15, 1:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 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

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Upland
144.8 mi
02h 59m
To Palmer
145.2 mi
02h 59m

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
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    222.5 mi · 4 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 31, PA 711: Ligonier, Uniontown

    1735 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 31

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 31

  16. 16

    Continue on Three Mile Hill

    665 ft · 15 sec · Three Mile Hill

  17. 17

    Turn left

    8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    4 mi · 5 min · Memorial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Blackstone Road

    3076 ft · 40 sec · Blackstone Road

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Morrell Avenue

    2453 ft · 34 sec · Morrell Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto University Drive

    10.7 mi · 12 min · University Drive

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 21

    2554 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto McClellandtown Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · McClellandtown Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2070 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto High Street

    131 m · 21 sec · High Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Corob Street

    1599 ft · 1 min · Corob Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Edenborn Road

    51 m · 3 sec · Edenborn Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Ball Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ball Hill Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Sr3013

    2360 ft · 2 min · Sr3013

  31. 31

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Palmer Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Croushore Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Croushore Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Tank Hill Road

    61 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tank Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
223 mi · 77%
University Drive
10.7 mi · 4%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 3%
McClellandtown Road
6.9 mi · 2%
State Route 31
6.05 mi · 2%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

223 mi · 04h 03m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
240.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 59m from Upland
Leave By
5:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Upland and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.1 miles (466.8 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Upland and 145.2 miles from Palmer.

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

The direct path is about 240.5 miles (387.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.80 one way or $83.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Upland and Chance Rain Showers near Palmer.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 240.56 mi (387.15 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Palmer

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population21,443
Coordinates39.9117400, -79.9197700
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Upland (-75.38269, 39.85261)
End: Palmer (-79.91977, 39.91174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.23 gal
38.74 L · about $41.80
Round trip
$83.60
20.46 gal · 77.48 L
Estimated CO2
90.9 kg one way
Round trip: 181.8 kg / 401 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.80 $83.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.05 $94.10
Premium $4.95 $50.68 $101.36
Diesel $5.98 $61.18 $122.35

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 Palmer. The current time is 07:28:13.

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.