How far is Upland, PA from Plum, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Plum, PA is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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
287.76 mi
05h 39m
Flight
234.81 mi
377.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.81 mi
Kilometers
377.89 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.76 mi
Kilometers
463.11 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plum
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Plum
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
143.7 mi
02h 49m
To Plum
144.1 mi
02h 49m

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 Plum.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    256.4 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business: Monroeville

    852 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    576 ft · 14 sec · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Haymaker Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Haymaker Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    917 ft · 24 sec · Saltsburg Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center New Texas Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Center New Texas Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Texas Road

    717 ft · 18 sec · New Texas Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Leechburg Road

    2013 ft · 1 min · Old Leechburg Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Stirling Drive

    740 ft · 38 sec · Stirling Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Windsor Court

    94 m · 14 sec · Windsor Court

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Windsor Court

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 89%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 3%
North Middletown Road
5.85 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
3.21 mi · 1%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 1%
Center New Texas Road
1.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

256 mi · 04h 39m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
234.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 49m from Upland
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Upland and Sunny near Plum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.8 miles (463.1 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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 143.7 miles from Upland and 144.1 miles from Plum.

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

The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.47 one way or $82.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Plum. Straight-line distance: 234.81 mi (377.89 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plum

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population26,993
Coordinates40.5003500, -79.7494900
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Upland (-75.38269, 39.85261)
End: Plum (-79.74949, 40.50035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.44 L · about $41.47
Round trip
$82.95
20.3 gal · 76.88 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.47 $82.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.68 $93.36
Premium $4.95 $50.28 $100.57
Diesel $5.98 $60.70 $121.39

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 Plum. The current time is 02:16:29.

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.