How far is Upper Saint Clair, PA from Highland, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Saint Clair, PA to Highland, PA is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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.
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Saint Clair and Highland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Saint Clair and Highland.
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Start on Swanson Lane
52 m · 10 sec · Swanson Lane
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Turn right onto Mill Grove Road
1549 ft · 1 min · Mill Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Morrow Road
1 km · 2 min · Morrow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morrow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Morrow Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mayview Road
2064 ft · 51 sec · Mayview Road
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Continue on Bank Street
1 km · 2 min · Bank Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
127 m · 16 sec · Dewey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
849 ft · 27 sec · Station Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1988 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight left to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
829 ft · 24 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Continue on I 279 North: North Shore
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road, Evergreen Road
1639 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Perrymont Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Perrymont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perrymont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Saint Clair and Highland.
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.
US 19 Truck North
Keep slight left to continue on US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road
5.01 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 Upper Saint Clair 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 Upper Saint Clair to Highland?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Pittsburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Upper Saint Clair and 11.1 miles from Highland.
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 6.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Upper Saint Clair and Scattered Rain Showers near Highland.
Stop Ideas Near Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Saint Clair and Highland. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.81 km).
#1 Upper Saint Clair
Home rule municipality in Allegheny County
| Population | 19,896 |
| Coordinates | 40.3359000, -80.0833900 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland
Township in Elk County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 456 |
| Coordinates | 40.5564600, -80.0392200 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland (-80.03922, 40.55646)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
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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