How far is Centerville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Centerville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.06 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.33 mi
43.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.33 mi
Kilometers
43.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.06 mi
Kilometers
64.47 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Nov 7, 8:09 AM EST
Return by in Centerville
Sat, Nov 7, 9:04 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-11-07T07:14
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Nov 7, 8:09 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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
Baidland
PA

Census designated place

From Centerville
18.4 mi
00h 27m
To Pittsburgh
21.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Scenic Drive

    18 m · 7 sec · Scenic Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old National Pike

    1977 ft · 40 sec · Old National Pike

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto National Pike West

    2.9 mi · 4 min · National Pike West

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California

    2461 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    17.8 mi · 19 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    2502 ft · 51 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto McChain Road

    21 m · 2 sec · McChain Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · McChain Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road Extension

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Provost Road

    62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  20. 20

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.8 mi · 44%
Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi · 10%
National Pike West
2.85 mi · 7%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.75 mi · 7%
Brownsville Road
2.6 mi · 6%
McChain Road
1.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baidland
00h 27m from Centerville
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Centerville and Scattered Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Baidland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Centerville and 21.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Centerville and Scattered Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Baidland

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

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

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Union Station

28 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

38 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 27.33 mi (43.99 km).

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#1 Centerville

Situated within Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough sits at an approximate elevation of 1,178 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0453500, -79.9756100
Altitude359
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: Scenic Drive (-79.975729, 40.045365)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.41
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $6.21 $12.41
Mid-grade $4.82 $6.80 $13.60
Premium $5.27 $7.44 $14.87
Diesel $6.58 $9.28 $18.56

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Pittsburgh. The current time is 07:14:50.

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.