How far is Calumet, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Calumet, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.77 mi
01h 00m
Flight
31.23 mi
50.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.23 mi
Kilometers
50.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.77 mi
Kilometers
75.27 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 11:15 AM EST
Return by in Calumet
Fri, Nov 6, 12:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calumet
2026-11-06T10:14
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 11:15 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calumet
9:30 PM EST
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
North Irwin
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Calumet
23.1 mi
00h 30m
To Pittsburgh
23.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Calumet Road

    697 ft · 14 sec · Calumet Road

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 981

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 981

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    51 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    1938 ft · 39 sec · Mount Pleasant Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 981

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 981

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn slight right onto State Route 981

    156 m · 11 sec · State Route 981

  8. 8

    Continue on North Church Street

    1592 ft · 33 sec · North Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Braddock Road Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Braddock Road Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    738 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 31

    2092 ft · 41 sec · State Route 31

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    2684 ft · 35 sec · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton

    1753 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1874 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh

    1238 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    903 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  22. 22

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  27. 27

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Calumet 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.3 mi · 39%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 28%
Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
4.71 mi · 10%
State Route 981
4.13 mi · 9%
Braddock Road Avenue
0.76 mi · 2%
I 70
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Irwin
00h 30m from Calumet
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Calumet and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

North Irwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Calumet and 23.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Calumet and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near North Irwin

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

27 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

28 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

37 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calumet and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 31.23 mi (50.26 km).

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#1 Calumet

Situated within Mount Pleasant Township in Westmoreland County, this small community rests at an approximate elevation of 1001 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.2109000, -79.4853200
Altitude305
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: Calumet Road (-79.485208, 40.210897)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.57
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $7.28 $14.57
Mid-grade $4.83 $7.97 $15.95
Premium $5.28 $8.72 $17.43
Diesel $6.59 $10.87 $21.74

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Calumet and Pittsburgh. The current time is 10:14:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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