Abington, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA is 304.3 miles and takes about 6 hours via the Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the same region. Given that 90% of the route is highway, expect a fairly straightforward trip. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 272.9 miles on the turnpike, this is a trip best suited for a single, focused driving day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
152.1 miles from Abington, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike
272.9 mi
4h 57m
Lincoln Way
6.2 mi
11m
Lebanon Church Road
3.9 mi
6m
Lincoln Highway
3.3 mi
6m
Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi
7m
South Park Road
2.1 mi
4m
Broughton Road
1.8 mi
3m
Curry Hollow Road
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike
— 272.9 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abington, PA and Upper Saint Clair, PA.
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Start on this road
19 ft·6 sec·this road
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Turn left onto Keith Road
85 ft·5 sec·Keith Road
3
Turn left onto PA 611
0.5 mi·1 min·Old York Road
4
Turn right onto Susquehanna Road
3.1 mi·7 min·Susquehanna Road
5
Turn left onto Virginia Drive
0.2 mi·26 sec·Virginia Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
7
Merge onto I 276; PATP
273 mi·4 hr 57 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesportUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 30 West: PittsburghUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 30
3.3 mi·6 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Lincoln Way
6.2 mi·11 min·Lincoln Way
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.0 mi·2 min·5th Avenue
13
Turn straight onto PA 148; Yellow Belt
1.1 mi·1 min·Lysle Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.1 mi·15 sec·Jerome Street Bridge
15
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.6 mi·59 sec·West 5th Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·1 min·West 5th Avenue
17
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.4 mi·34 sec·Richland Avenue
18
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.5 mi·47 sec·Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
19
Turn slight left onto Yellow Belt
3.9 mi·6 min·Lebanon Church Road
20
Continue on Yellow Belt
1.3 mi·2 min·Curry Hollow Road
21
Continue on Yellow Belt
0.2 mi·25 sec·Brownsville Road
22
Turn right onto Broughton Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Broughton Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto Baptist Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Baptist Road
24
Continue on South Park Road
2.1 mi·4 min·South Park Road
25
Turn right onto Drake Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Drake Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto Bethel Church Road
217 ft·12 sec·Bethel Church Road
27
Turn right onto Orange Belt
1.2 mi·3 min·McMurray Road
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto Morrow Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Morrow Road
29
Turn left onto Mill Grove Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Mill Grove Road
30
Turn left onto Swanson Lane
170 ft·7 sec·Swanson Lane
31
Arrive at destination
Swanson Lane
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic. Since it's a single-day trip, you'll want to be prepared for the 272.9-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Ensure you have enough fuel before you begin this long segment, as services can be spaced out. The total fuel cost is estimated at $49, so plan accordingly. With only one stop recommended, consider making it a break for a quick meal or stretch.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.1 miles from Abington, PA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 272.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 67 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.1 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Saint Clair, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Abington, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Abington, PA
This is one driving day of about 304.3 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Abington, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike for about 272.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 302.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.8 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley Forge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 276 Toll West, PATP Toll West: Valley...
5
4.2 mi into trip|~9m in|I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
277.1 mi into trip|~5h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward US 30: Irwin, McKeesport
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277.7 mi into trip|~5h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 West: Pittsburgh
6
302.3 mi into trip|~5h 54m in|Orange Belt / McMurray Road
Turn right onto Orange Belt / McMurray Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.14 one way
$106.29 round trip
$4.44/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$58.19
$116.38
premium
$5.20
$62.25
$124.50
diesel
$6.28
$75.19
$150.38
Estimated Tolls: $35.48
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(272.9 mi)$35.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Tolls
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$114–$139
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.3
1
$31.95
$14.61
Efficient EV
76.1
0
$26.63
$12.17
EV Truck/SUV
121.7
1
$42.60
$19.48
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Abington, PA
Morning
in Abington on Friday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Widespread Frost
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Upper Saint Clair, PA
Morning
in Upper Saint Clair on Friday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
NE 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 10:42PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA
42°F
King, PA
152 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 115.4
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 220.3
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 73.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for 90% of this 304.3-mile drive, with the majority of your time spent on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This main highway segment covers 272.9 miles before you transition to Lincoln Way and then Lebanon Church Road. Expect dense exits and merges as you navigate this primarily highway route. The transition to surface roads will occur in the final miles of your trip.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 272.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike and Lincoln Way. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 304.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 277.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,115 ft251 ft
Total Climb
2,611 ft
Total Descent
1,873 ft
Highest Point
2,115 ft
~239.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,865 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Abington, PA to Upper Saint Clair, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Mckeesport along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h. Total distance: 304.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 272.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $35.48 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Upper Saint Clair, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 277.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Flight 93 National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Upper Saint Clair, PA before the return drive.
