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

The driving distance from West Chester, PA to Upland, PA is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
17.16 mi
00h 37m
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
17.16 mi
Kilometers
27.62 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in West Chester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Chester
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Upland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Chester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Ward
PA

Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania

From West Chester
8.9 mi
00h 18m
To Upland
8.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Patton Alley

    60 m · 16 sec · Patton Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    971 ft · 52 sec · North Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    123 m · 17 sec · West Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilmington Pike

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Baltimore Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Conchester Highway

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Conchester Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Delaware Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Delaware Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Kerlin Street

    1134 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kerlin Street

    2112 ft · 49 sec · Kerlin Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Upland Avenue

    942 ft · 26 sec · Upland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    877 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1099 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conchester Highway
8.07 mi · 47%
Wilmington Pike
4.64 mi · 27%
South High Street
1.65 mi · 10%
Baltimore Pike
1 mi · 6%
Delaware Expressway
0.94 mi · 5%
Kerlin Street
0.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Conchester Highway

Turn right onto Conchester Highway

8.07 mi · 00h 14m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
14.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ward
00h 18m from West Chester
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Upland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 8.9 miles from West Chester and 8.3 miles from Upland.

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 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Chester and Chance Rain Showers near Upland.

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 9.5 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 8.1 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 West Chester and Upland. Straight-line distance: 14.1 mi (22.69 km).

West Chester

#1 West Chester

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population20,048
Coordinates39.9609700, -75.6080400
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Upland

#2 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: West Evans Street (-75.608153, 39.961116)
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.90
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.45 $4.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.76 $5.52
Premium $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Diesel $5.98 $3.59 $7.18

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 West Chester and Upland. The current time is 23:42:01.

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.