How far is Albion, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Albion, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.28 mi
01h 38m
Flight
65.59 mi
105.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.59 mi
Kilometers
105.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.28 mi
Kilometers
130.8 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 9:12 PM EST
Return by in Albion
Fri, Nov 6, 10:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-11-06T19:34
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 9:12 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Smith
PA

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From Albion
43.2 mi
00h 49m
To Pittsburgh
38.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 11:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 9 mph W
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Albion Road

    38 m · 11 sec · Albion Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clawson Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Clawson Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Clawson Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Clawson Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Graffius Avenue

    1477 ft · 44 sec · Graffius Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Orchard Avenue

    142 m · 13 sec · Orchard Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Avenue

    1994 ft · 47 sec · Ridge Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hampton Avenue

    1095 ft · 18 sec · Hampton Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Mahoning Street

    1446 ft · 29 sec · East Mahoning Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Gilpin Street

    581 ft · 8 sec · South Gilpin Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Indiana Street

    29.9 mi · 34 min · Indiana Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh

    2129 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    29.6 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Street
29.9 mi · 37%
William Penn Highway
29.6 mi · 36%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 17%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
10.3 mi · 13%
Clawson Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Second Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Street

Turn right onto Indiana Street

29.9 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smith
00h 49m from Albion
Leave By
3:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Albion and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Albion and 38.1 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Albion and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Smith

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smith, 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 Smith.

RAIL

Latrobe station

19 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Johnstown

30 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

57 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 65.59 mi (105.55 km).

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#1 Albion

Located in the western central region of Pennsylvania at an elevation of 1,444 feet, this small, unincorporated community is situated within Jefferson County.

Population0
Coordinates40.9589500, -78.9469800
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Albion Road (-78.946978, 40.9589)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.86 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.27
5.74 gal · 21.72 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $12.63 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.82 $13.84 $27.68
Premium $5.27 $15.14 $30.27
Diesel $6.58 $18.89 $37.78

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 Albion and Pittsburgh. The current time is 19:34:40.

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.