How far is Harrisburg, PA from Upper Saint Clair, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA is about 205.1 miles (330 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Upper Saint Clair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Upper Saint Clair.
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Start on North 7th Street
27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street
64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right
129 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Forster Street
2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
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Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
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Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
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Continue on Cumberland Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard
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Continue on North 32nd Street
4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1855 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
169.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
3215 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Pittsburgh
1611 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard
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Continue on Jerome Street Bridge
788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue
2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
2553 ft · 47 sec · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Lebanon Church Road
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Continue on Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Curry Hollow Road
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Continue on Brownsville Road
1240 ft · 25 sec · Brownsville Road
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Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Broughton Road
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Turn left onto Baptist Road
3250 ft · 2 min · Baptist Road
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Continue on South Park Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Park Road
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Turn right onto Drake Road
2776 ft · 1 min · Drake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bethel Church Road
66 m · 13 sec · Bethel Church Road
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Turn right onto McMurray Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · McMurray 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 Harrisburg 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
169 mi · 03h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg to Upper Saint Clair?
The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Harrisburg and 102.7 miles from Upper Saint Clair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 8:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.58 one way or $59.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Upper Saint Clair.
Stop Ideas Near Napier
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 Napier.
Johnstown
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Hancock, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Upper Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 168.6 mi (271.34 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $29.58 | $59.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.30 | $66.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $35.87 | $71.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $43.30 | $86.59 |
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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