How far is Rankin, PA from Upper Saint Clair, PA?
The driving distance from Rankin, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rankin and Upper Saint Clair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rankin and Upper Saint Clair.
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Start on 4th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Avenue
54 m · 13 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Hawkins Avenue
134 m · 22 sec · Hawkins Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rankin Boulevard
1246 ft · 35 sec · Rankin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Kenmawr Avenue
68 m · 15 sec · Kenmawr Avenue
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Turn left
145 m · 17 sec
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Continue on Rankin Bridge
2445 ft · 1 min · Rankin Bridge
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Turn slight right onto PA 837 North: Homestead, Pittsburgh
710 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto River Road
3206 ft · 2 min · River Road
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Continue on East 8th Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · East 8th Avenue
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Continue on West 7th Avenue
3237 ft · 1 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on West 8th Avenue
2389 ft · 1 min · West 8th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto PA 837 North: Carson Street
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left 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 Rankin 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.
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
2.78 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rankin and Chance 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 Rankin to Upper Saint Clair?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Rankin and 15.3 miles from Upper Saint Clair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 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 $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rankin and Chance Rain Showers near Upper Saint Clair.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood
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 Brentwood.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rankin and Upper Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 11.98 mi (19.28 km).
#1 Rankin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,012 |
| Coordinates | 40.4125700, -79.8792200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.46 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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