How far is Castle Shannon, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Castle Shannon, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
6.57 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.42 mi
8.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.42 mi
Kilometers
8.72 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.57 mi
Kilometers
10.57 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 11:24 PM EDT
Return by in Castle Shannon
Fri, Apr 17, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Shannon
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 11:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Castle Shannon
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 Castle Shannon
3.3 mi
00h 08m
To Pittsburgh
3.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Shannon and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Library Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Library Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  7. 7

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Shannon 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.45 mi · 37%
Library Road
1.92 mi · 29%
Liberty Tunnels
1.17 mi · 18%
Liberty Bridge
0.54 mi · 8%
Crosstown Boulevard
0.14 mi · 2%
Fifth Avenue
0.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill Run Boulevard

Turn left onto 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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
5.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Liberty
00h 08m from Castle Shannon
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Castle Shannon and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Shannon to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 3.3 miles from Castle Shannon and 3.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Castle Shannon and Chance Rain Showers 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 Castle Shannon and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 5.42 mi (8.72 km).

Castle Shannon

#1 Castle Shannon

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population8,371
Coordinates40.3647900, -80.0222800
Altitude313
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: (-80.022262, 40.36481)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
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
0.23 gal
0.88 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.88
0.46 gal · 1.76 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.94 $1.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.06 $2.12
Premium $4.95 $1.14 $2.28
Diesel $5.98 $1.38 $2.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Shannon and Pittsburgh. The current time is 23:07:18.

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.