How far is Bakerstown, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Bakerstown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.45 mi
00h 32m
Flight
14.86 mi
23.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.45 mi
Kilometers
28.09 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 12:45 PM EST
Return by in Bakerstown
Fri, Nov 6, 1:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bakerstown
2026-11-06T12:12
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 12:45 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bakerstown
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Etna
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Bakerstown
8.7 mi
00h 16m
To Pittsburgh
8.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 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 Bakerstown and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bakerstown Road

    87 m · 14 sec · Bakerstown Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp sharp left toward PA 8 South

    105 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto William Flinn Highway

    2946 ft · 60 sec · William Flinn Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    10 mi · 20 min · William Flinn Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Butler Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Butler Street

  6. 6

    Continue on William Flinn Highway

    2347 ft · 45 sec · William Flinn Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    2678 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

    55 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville

    1602 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1433 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue

    153 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Flinn Highway
11 mi · 63%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
3.72 mi · 21%
Butler Street
0.71 mi · 4%
PA 28 South
0.51 mi · 3%
7th Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
I 579 South
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Flinn Highway

Continue on William Flinn Highway

10 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Etna
00h 16m from Bakerstown
Leave By
7:24 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Light Rain Likely leaving Bakerstown 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 Bakerstown to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Bakerstown and 8.8 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Light Rain Likely around Bakerstown and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Etna

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

62 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bakerstown and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.92 km).

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#1 Bakerstown

Positioned in northern Allegheny County, this census-designated place forms an integral part of Richland Township and rests at an elevation of roughly 1,086 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6509000, -79.9364400
Altitude331
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: Bakerstown Road (-79.936441, 40.650955)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.73
Round trip
$5.46
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $2.73 $5.46
Mid-grade $4.82 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $5.27 $3.27 $6.54
Diesel $6.58 $4.08 $8.16

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 Bakerstown and Pittsburgh. The current time is 12:12:24.

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.