Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Upper Saint Clair, PA
Michael Taccetta
Highland, PA
Tran Anh Tuan
Upper Saint Clair to Highland is 22.2 miles and takes about 41 minutes via US 19 Truck, Greentree Road, and I 279, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within the Northeast region, entirely within Pennsylvania. You'll experience a mix of highway speeds and surface street driving, making it a practical choice for a quick local errand or connection. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 19 Truck | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Greentree Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| I 279 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Penn-Lincoln Parkway West | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Pike | 2 mi | 3m |
| Morrow Road | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Perrymont Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bank Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Saint Clair, PA and Highland, PA.
Start on Swanson Lane
Turn right onto Mill Grove Road
At end of road, turn left onto Morrow Road
At end of road, turn right onto Morrow Road
At end of road, turn right onto Mayview Road
Continue on Bank Street
Turn right onto Dewey Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Station Street
Turn right onto PA 50
Continue on PA 50
Turn right onto Greentree Road
Turn left onto PA 121
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 376; US 22; US 30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 279
Continue on I 279
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 Truck
Turn left onto Perrymont Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Mill Grove Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Morrow Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Mayview Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 19 Truck toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road, Evergreen Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 19 Truck toward US 19 Truck North: McKnight Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| premium | $5.24 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Upper Saint Clair on Wednesday
Local time
9:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Highland on Wednesday
Local time
9:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is about 52% highway, with the longest stretch on a single road being 5.3 miles on US 19 Truck. You'll transition between the interstate and surface roads, so expect periods of higher speed driving followed by slower sections with more exits and intersections. The mixed highway and surface profile means you'll encounter both merging traffic and more frequent stops.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mill Grove Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 22.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mill Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Morrow Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (Mayview Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
878 ft
Total Descent
760 ft
Highest Point
1,199 ft
~22.2 mi in
Elevation Range
467 ft
Founded 1830
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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