How far is Highland, PA from Upper Saint Clair, PA?
The driving distance from Highland, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Upper Saint Clair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Upper Saint Clair.
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Start on Perrymont Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Perrymont Road
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Turn right onto McKnight Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · McKnight Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Parkway North
2.4 mi · 3 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight left to continue on North Shore Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Shore Expressway
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Continue on Fort Duquesne Bridge
3.1 mi · 5 min · Fort Duquesne Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton
51 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 121 South: Green Tree
893 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Greentree Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Washington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1988 ft · 44 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Station Street
849 ft · 25 sec · Station Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
127 m · 15 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn left onto Bank Street
1 km · 2 min · Bank Street
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Continue on Mayview Road
2064 ft · 57 sec · Mayview Road
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Turn left onto Morrow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Morrow Road
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Continue on Morrow Road
1 km · 2 min · Morrow Road
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Turn right 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 Highland and Upper Saint Clair.
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.
McKnight Road
Turn right onto McKnight Road
4.57 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Highland and Scattered Rain Showers near Upper Saint Clair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Upper Saint Clair?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Green Tree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Highland and 14.4 miles from Upper Saint Clair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Highland and Scattered Rain Showers near Upper Saint Clair.
Stop Ideas Near Green Tree
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 Green Tree.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Upper Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.81 km).
#1 Highland
Township in Elk County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 456 |
| Coordinates | 40.5564600, -80.0392200 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: Swanson Lane (-80.083384, 40.335937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.40 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
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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