How far is Ben Avon, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Ben Avon, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.76 mi
01h 09m
Flight
45.11 mi
72.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.11 mi
Kilometers
72.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.76 mi
Kilometers
89.74 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Ben Avon
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ben Avon
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ben Avon
9:30 PM EDT
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
Delmont
PA

City in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States

From Ben Avon
27.7 mi
00h 34m
To Pittsburgh
28 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ben Avon and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Indian Springs Road

    54 m · 12 sec · Indian Springs Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wayne Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Wayne Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1895 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway

  7. 7

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

    2129 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    29.6 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  12. 12

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ben Avon 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
29.6 mi · 53%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 24%
Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
9.67 mi · 17%
Wayne Avenue
1.54 mi · 3%
Second Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
US 22 West
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

29.6 mi · 00h 45m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
45.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmont
00h 34m from Ben Avon
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ben Avon 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 Ben Avon to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Delmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Ben Avon and 28 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ben Avon and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Delmont

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

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

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Greensburg

12 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
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Latrobe station

19 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
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Union Station

36 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
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Connellsville station

44 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ben Avon and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 45.11 mi (72.59 km).

Ben Avon

#1 Ben Avon

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population1,716
Coordinates40.5947900, -79.1614200
Altitude358
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: Indian Springs Road (-79.161492, 40.594284)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $8.05
Round trip
$16.10
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.05 $16.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.95 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.98 $11.78 $23.56

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ben Avon and Pittsburgh. The current time is 00:25:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.