How far is Upper Saint Clair, PA from Rankin, PA?
The driving distance from Upper Saint Clair, PA to Rankin, PA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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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.
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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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Saint Clair and Rankin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Saint Clair and Rankin.
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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 right onto Morrow Road
2455 ft · 1 min · Morrow Road
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Turn right onto McLaughlin Run Road
1.2 km · 2 min · McLaughlin Run Road
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Turn left
157 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Washington Road
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Turn right onto Connor Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Connor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Library Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Library Road
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
978 ft · 32 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Turn right onto Maytide Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Maytide Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brownsville Road
38 m · 13 sec · Brownsville Road
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Turn left onto Sankey Avenue
558 ft · 25 sec · Sankey Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Churchview Avenue
2708 ft · 1 min · Churchview Avenue
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Turn left onto Glass Run Road
2 mi · 4 min · Glass Run Road
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Turn left onto Mifflin Road
869 ft · 15 sec · Mifflin Road
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Keep slight right
3093 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto West 7th Avenue
3237 ft · 1 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on West 8th Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · West 8th Avenue
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Rankin Bridge
2561 ft · 1 min · Rankin Bridge
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Continue on South Braddock Avenue
1382 ft · 54 sec · South Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Kenmawr Avenue
119 m · 23 sec · Kenmawr Avenue
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
843 ft · 37 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Saint Clair and Rankin.
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.
Library Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Library Road
2.76 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Saint Clair and Mostly Cloudy near Rankin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upper Saint Clair to Rankin?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 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?
Brentwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Upper Saint Clair and 7.9 miles from Rankin.
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 3.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Upper Saint Clair and Mostly Cloudy near Rankin.
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 Upper Saint Clair and Rankin. Straight-line distance: 11.98 mi (19.28 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 Rankin
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,012 |
| Coordinates | 40.4125700, -79.8792200 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rankin (-79.87922, 40.41257)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.46 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
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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