How far is Berlin, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Berlin, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
78.89 mi
01h 26m
Flight
65.52 mi
105.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.52 mi
Kilometers
105.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.89 mi
Kilometers
126.96 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
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
Southwest
PA

Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

From Berlin
39.3 mi
00h 43m
To Pittsburgh
39.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    11 m · 7 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    931 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1703 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Berlin Plank Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Berlin Plank Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1941 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

    2940 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  16. 16

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 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 Berlin 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.3 mi · 68%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 17%
Berlin Plank Road
8.06 mi · 10%
I 376 West
0.66 mi · 1%
North Pleasant Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
I 76 West
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

53.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest
00h 43m from Berlin
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Berlin and Scattered 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 Berlin to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Southwest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Berlin and 39.6 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 13.3 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Berlin and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Southwest

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

18 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 65.52 mi (105.45 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

Borough in Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,931
Coordinates39.9206400, -78.9578000
Altitude710
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: 5th Avenue (-78.957853, 39.920646)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.79 $25.57
Premium $4.95 $13.77 $27.54
Diesel $5.98 $16.62 $33.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Berlin and Pittsburgh. The current time is 20:40:16.

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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.