How far is Brentwood, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Brentwood, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.35 mi
00h 16m
Flight
4.96 mi
7.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.96 mi
Kilometers
7.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.35 mi
Kilometers
10.22 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-19T02:15
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Liberty
PA

Former borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

From Brentwood
3.2 mi
00h 08m
To Pittsburgh
3.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Willock Road

    872 ft · 41 sec · East Willock Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Olancha Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · Olancha Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Drebert Avenue

    67 m · 16 sec · Drebert Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Marylea Avenue

    1549 ft · 1 min · Marylea Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  10. 10

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 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 Brentwood 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
234.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.66 mi · 58%
Liberty Tunnels
1.17 mi · 18%
Liberty Bridge
0.54 mi · 8%
Marylea Avenue
0.29 mi · 5%
East Willock Road
0.17 mi · 3%
Crosstown Boulevard
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill Run Boulevard

Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

2.27 mi · 00h 05m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Liberty
00h 08m from Brentwood
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brentwood and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brentwood to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

West Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Brentwood and 3.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.90 one way or $1.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brentwood and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near West Liberty

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

54 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

56 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 4.96 mi (7.99 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population9,203
Coordinates40.3706300, -79.9747700
Altitude360
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: East Willock Road (-79.974897, 40.370393)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.85 L · about $0.90
Round trip
$1.80
0.44 gal · 1.7 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.90 $1.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.01 $2.02
Premium $4.95 $1.09 $2.18
Diesel $5.98 $1.32 $2.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brentwood and Pittsburgh. The current time is 02:15:38.

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.