How far is Altoona, PA from Upper Saint Clair, PA?
The driving distance from Altoona, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and Upper Saint Clair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and Upper Saint Clair.
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Start on 7th Street
1010 ft · 24 sec · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Lexington Avenue
78 m · 17 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1767 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · 7th Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
11.8 mi · 16 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit right toward PA 885 South: Glenwood
146 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Bates Street
541 ft · 14 sec · Bates Street
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Turn left onto Second Avenue
600 ft · 19 sec · Second Avenue
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Turn right onto Hot Metal Street
2517 ft · 2 min · Hot Metal Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Carson Street
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Turn right onto Becks Run Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Becks Run Road
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Continue on Biscayne Drive
1103 ft · 21 sec · Biscayne Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytide Street
3107 ft · 55 sec · Maytide Street
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
836 ft · 28 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
2.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Connor Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Connor Road
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Turn left onto Washington Road
2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn slight right
160 m · 30 sec
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Turn left onto McLaughlin Run Road
1.1 km · 2 min · McLaughlin Run Road
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Turn left onto Morrow Road
2455 ft · 1 min · Morrow Road
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Turn left onto Mill Grove Road
1549 ft · 1 min · Mill Grove Road
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Turn left onto Swanson Lane
52 m · 7 sec · Swanson Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Swanson Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and Upper Saint Clair.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Altoona and Sunny near Upper Saint Clair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Altoona to Upper Saint Clair?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Altoona and 53.3 miles from Upper Saint Clair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.32 one way or $30.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Altoona and Sunny near Upper Saint Clair.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smith.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and Upper Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 89.71 mi (144.37 km).
#1 Altoona
A city in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 42,989 |
| Coordinates | 40.5186800, -78.3947400 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upper Saint Clair
Home rule municipality in Allegheny County
| Population | 19,896 |
| Coordinates | 40.3359000, -80.0833900 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upper Saint Clair (-80.08339, 40.3359)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.25 | $34.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.43 | $44.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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