How far is Upland, PA from Sandy, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to Sandy, PA is about 246.7 miles (397 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198 miles (318.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
246.65 mi
05h 14m
Flight
198.06 mi
318.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.06 mi
Kilometers
318.74 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.65 mi
Kilometers
396.95 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandy
Thu, Apr 16, 8:02 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-16T02:48
Arrive Sandy
Thu, Apr 16, 8:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 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
Newport
PA

Borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Upland
123.2 mi
02h 37m
To Sandy
123.5 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.6 mi · 23 min · Keystone Shortway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 255: DuBois, Penfield

    1961 ft · 53 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Bee Line Highway

    585 ft · 15 sec · Bee Line Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left

    16 m · 6 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right

    16 m · 6 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Bee Line Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on East DuBois Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Liberty Boulevard

    3077 ft · 50 sec · Liberty Boulevard

  43. 43

    Continue on North Brady Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Brady Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Overdorf Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Overdorf Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overdorf Street

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 22 West
76.2 mi · 31%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
64.5 mi · 26%
Keystone Shortway
21.6 mi · 9%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 7%
Port Matilda Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

64.5 mi · 01h 09m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
198 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport
02h 37m from Upland
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.7 miles (397 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Upland and 123.5 miles from Sandy.

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

The direct path is about 198 miles (318.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.55 one way or $71.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upland and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandy.

Stop Ideas Near Newport

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

32 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

40 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

46 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and Sandy. Straight-line distance: 198.06 mi (318.74 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

#2 Sandy

Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population10,357
Coordinates41.1078400, -78.7711400
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: Upland (-75.38269, 39.85261)
End: Sandy (-78.77114, 41.10784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.95 L · about $35.55
Round trip
$71.10
17.4 gal · 65.9 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $35.55 $71.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.01 $80.02
Premium $4.95 $43.10 $86.20
Diesel $5.98 $52.03 $104.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Upland and Sandy. The current time is 02:48:41.

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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.