How far is Willow Grove, PA from Upland, PA?

The driving distance from Willow Grove, PA to Upland, PA is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.41 mi
00h 48m
Flight
24.59 mi
39.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.59 mi
Kilometers
39.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.41 mi
Kilometers
56.98 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upland
Fri, Apr 17, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Willow Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 12:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Grove
2026-04-17T11:01
Arrive Upland
Fri, Apr 17, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Radnor
PA

Unincorporated community in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, United States

From Willow Grove
16.7 mi
00h 24m
To Upland
18.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Grove and Upland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Easton Road

    35 m · 4 sec · Easton Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Easton Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Easton Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1651 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    960 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Philadelphia, Chester

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1323 ft · 21 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    19.2 mi · 26 min · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MacDade Boulevard

    1456 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on MacDade Boulevard West

    573 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Macdade Boulevard

    729 ft · 17 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on MacDade Boulevard

    1356 ft · 25 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 22nd Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · West 22nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Upland Avenue

    2219 ft · 54 sec · Upland Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    877 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1099 ft · 48 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mid-County Expressway
19.2 mi · 54%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
8.64 mi · 24%
Easton Road
1.41 mi · 4%
MacDade Boulevard
0.67 mi · 2%
East 22nd Street
0.62 mi · 2%
West 22nd Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mid-County Expressway

Continue on Mid-County Expressway

19.2 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Radnor
00h 24m from Willow Grove
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Willow Grove 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 Willow Grove to Upland?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Radnor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Willow Grove and 18.8 miles from Upland.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Willow Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Upland.

Stop Ideas Near Radnor

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 Radnor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Coffee break 11.8 mi away

Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop

Philadelphia , PA
1 S Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.2/5 163 reviews Coffee shop,Bar,Cafe
Dilworth Park
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Dilworth Park

Philadelphia , PA
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Rating 4.5/5 7,605 reviews Tourist attraction,Event venue,Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Philadelphia Marriage License

Philadelphia , PA
415 City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Rating 4.3/5 45 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

City Hall

Philadelphia , PA
Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Rating 4.3/5 106 reviews Subway station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ardmore

7 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Paoli

11 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

North Philadelphia station

18 mi away
2900 North Broad St.
RAIL

30th Street Station

18 mi away
2955 Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Grove and Upland. Straight-line distance: 24.59 mi (39.58 km).

Willow Grove

#1 Willow Grove

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population15,726
Coordinates40.1440000, -75.1157300
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Upland

#2 Upland

City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population33,972
Coordinates39.8526100, -75.3826900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.115754, 40.144061)
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Grove and Upland. The current time is 11:01:05.

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.