How far is Boswell, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Boswell, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.96 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.48 mi
87.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.48 mi
Kilometers
87.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.96 mi
Kilometers
104.55 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Boswell
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boswell
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boswell
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 Boswell
40.8 mi
00h 44m
To Pittsburgh
24.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Boswell and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    79 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hower Avenue

    50 m · 13 sec · Hower Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    982 ft · 15 sec · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

    8 mi · 9 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Stoystown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stoystown Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue

    1976 ft · 36 sec · North Pleasant Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  11. 11

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

    2940 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  19. 19

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boswell 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.3 mi · 82%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 20%
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
8.24 mi · 13%
Stoystown Road
1.73 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 3%
I 376 West
0.66 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
54.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest
00h 44m from Boswell
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Boswell 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 Boswell to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 40.8 miles from Boswell and 24.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Boswell 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 Boswell and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 54.48 mi (87.68 km).

Boswell

#1 Boswell

Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States

Population1,180
Coordinates40.1614700, -79.0289200
Altitude566
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: (-79.028994, 40.161417)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $9.36
Round trip
$18.71
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.36 $18.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.53 $21.06
Premium $4.95 $11.34 $22.69
Diesel $5.98 $13.69 $27.39

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 Boswell and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:11:43.

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.