How far is Buffalo, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Buffalo, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Washington Pike
4.7 mi · 7 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: New Stanton
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2651 ft · 41 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh
2312 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
14.5 mi · 20 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Bridgeville
1568 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Millers Run Road
141 m · 18 sec · Millers Run Road
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Turn left onto Washington Pike
64 m · 4 sec · Washington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street
644 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Grant Street
1894 ft · 1 min · 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 Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
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.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
14.5 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Buffalo and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Canonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Buffalo and 18.6 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buffalo and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Canonsburg
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 Canonsburg.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 24.23 mi (39 km).
#1 Buffalo
Township in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.2264600, -80.3603400 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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