How far is Upland, PA from West Chester, PA?

The driving distance from Upland, PA to West Chester, PA is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.53 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.1 mi
22.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.1 mi
Kilometers
22.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.53 mi
Kilometers
28.21 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in Upland
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upland
2026-04-15T09:26
Arrive West Chester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upland
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ward
PA

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From Upland
8.8 mi
00h 16m
To West Chester
8.8 mi
00h 16m

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
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upland and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    127 m · 20 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Upland Avenue

    1817 ft · 1 min · Upland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kerlin Street

    1783 ft · 37 sec · Kerlin Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Wilmington, West Chester

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, US 322 West: Wilmington, West Chester

    1597 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Delaware Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Pike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wilmington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South High Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South High Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Chestnut Street

    115 m · 10 sec · West Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    60 m · 14 sec · North Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Patton Alley

    60 m · 14 sec · Patton Alley

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Patton Alley

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 322 West
7.42 mi · 42%
Wilmington Pike
4.67 mi · 27%
South High Street
1.78 mi · 10%
Baltimore Pike
1.02 mi · 6%
I 95 South
0.94 mi · 5%
Delaware Expressway
0.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 322 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 322 West: West Chester

7.42 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 16m from Upland
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Upland and Partly Cloudy near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upland to West Chester?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Upland and 8.8 miles from West Chester.

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

The direct path is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Upland and Partly Cloudy near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Ward

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ward and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall Museum
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Old Town Hall Museum

Wilmington , DE
512 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
CHESTER CITY HALL
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

CHESTER CITY HALL

Chester , PA
CHESTER CITY MUNICIPAL BUILDNG, 1 E 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews City Hall
Upper Darby Township Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Upper Darby Township Municipal Building

Upper Darby , PA
100 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
Rating 4.2/5 26 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ward.

RAIL

Wilmington station

16 mi away
100 South French Street
RAIL

Exton

18 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Paoli

18 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Downingtown

22 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upland and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 14.1 mi (22.69 km).

Upland

#1 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
West Chester

#2 West Chester

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population20,048
Coordinates39.9609700, -75.6080400
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Upland (-75.38269, 39.85261)
End: West Chester (-75.60804, 39.96097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.34 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.68 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.53 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.98 $3.71 $7.42

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 West Chester. The current time is 09:26:06.

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.