How far is Unity, PA from Highland, PA?

The driving distance from Unity, PA to Highland, PA is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.45 mi
00h 40m
Flight
14.34 mi
23.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.34 mi
Kilometers
23.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.45 mi
Kilometers
29.7 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sat, Nov 7, 2:18 AM EST
Return by in Unity
Sat, Nov 7, 2:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unity
2026-11-07T01:38
Arrive Highland
Sat, Nov 7, 2:18 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Unity
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Sharpsburg
PA

Town in Maryland, United States

From Unity
9.2 mi
00h 20m
To Highland
9.3 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 18 mph W
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Unity and Highland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Unity and Highland.

  1. 1

    Start on Perry Street

    731 ft · 32 sec · Perry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Siple Street

    111 m · 19 sec · Siple Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Siple Street

    139 m · 23 sec · Siple Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Leechburg Road

    2530 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Leechburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Leechburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Saltsburg Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Saltsburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Verona Road

    1827 ft · 45 sec · Verona Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Sandy Creek Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sandy Creek Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Allegheny River Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Allegheny River Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Boulevard

    2534 ft · 1 min · Washington Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Butler Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 62nd Street Bridge

    1466 ft · 30 sec · 62nd Street Bridge

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Sharpsburg

    1107 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Bridge Street

    908 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Freeport Street

    627 ft · 20 sec · Freeport Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Butler Street

    1556 ft · 49 sec · Butler Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Parker Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Seavey Road

    2730 ft · 1 min · Seavey Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Evergreen Road

    1420 ft · 50 sec · Evergreen Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Evergreen Road

    776 ft · 29 sec · Evergreen Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Babcock Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Babcock Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Babcock Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Babcock Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Three Degree Road

    1549 ft · 41 sec · Three Degree Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Perry Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Perry Highway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unity and Highland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
135.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Babcock Boulevard
4.87 mi · 26%
Allegheny River Boulevard
2.74 mi · 15%
Leechburg Road
2.29 mi · 12%
Saltsburg Road
1.47 mi · 8%
Butler Street
1.42 mi · 8%
Sandy Creek Road
0.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Babcock Boulevard

Continue on Babcock Boulevard

3.79 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpsburg
00h 20m from Unity
Leave By
7:10 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Unity and Scattered Rain Showers near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unity to Highland?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Sharpsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Unity and 9.3 miles from Highland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Unity and Scattered Rain Showers near Highland.

Stop Ideas Near Sharpsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sharpsburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharpsburg.

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Union Station

8 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

38 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

50 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

60 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unity and Highland. Straight-line distance: 14.34 mi (23.08 km).

Unity

#1 Unity

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population21,600
Coordinates40.4922900, -79.7794900
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highland

Township in Elk County, Pennsylvania

Population456
Coordinates40.5564600, -80.0392200
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Unity (-79.77949, 40.49229)
End: Highland (-80.03922, 40.55646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.86
Round trip
$5.72
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $2.86 $5.72
Mid-grade $4.82 $3.13 $6.27
Premium $5.27 $3.43 $6.86
Diesel $6.58 $4.28 $8.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Unity and Highland. The current time is 01:38:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.