How far is State College, PA from Upper Saint Clair, PA?
The driving distance from State College, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between State College and Upper Saint Clair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between State College and Upper Saint Clair.
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Start on South Allen Street
581 ft · 29 sec · South Allen Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West College Avenue
1255 ft · 47 sec · West College Avenue
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Turn straight
68 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Atherton Street
3.9 mi · 9 min · North Atherton Street
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Turn straight onto I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South
1895 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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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 State College 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 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 State College 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 State College to Upper Saint Clair?
The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Vintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from State College and 73.3 miles from Upper Saint Clair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around State College and Sunny near Upper Saint Clair.
Stop Ideas Near Vintondale
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 Vintondale.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Altoona Transportation Center
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between State College and Upper Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 120.9 mi (194.57 km).
#1 State College
The largest city in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 41,366 |
| Coordinates | 40.7933900, -77.8600000 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.78 | $47.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.61 | $51.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.92 | $61.83 |
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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