How far is Bedford, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Bedford, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Pittsburgh.
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Start on South Juliana Street
33 m · 7 sec · South Juliana Street
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Turn right onto East Pitt Street
565 ft · 27 sec · East Pitt Street
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Turn left onto North Richard Street
2373 ft · 1 min · North Richard Street
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Continue on Business 220
1.9 mi · 4 min · Business 220
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Take the ramp left toward I 70, I 76, PATP: Pittsburgh, Harrisburg
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
89.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
89.1 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bedford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Bedford and 53.7 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Bedford and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Donegal
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 Donegal.
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 83.93 mi (135.07 km).
#1 Bedford
Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,667 |
| Coordinates | 40.0186900, -78.5039100 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $4.09 | $15.45 | $30.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.38 | $34.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.73 | $37.45 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.60 | $45.21 |
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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