How far is Central City, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Central City, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central City and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central City and Pittsburgh.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
31 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Sunshine Avenue
1914 ft · 38 sec · Sunshine Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
669 ft · 16 sec · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lambert Street
2667 ft · 53 sec · Lambert Street
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Turn slight left onto Rock Cut Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Rock Cut Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
599 ft · 32 sec · South Pine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
646 ft · 28 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Stoystown Road
9.2 mi · 16 min · Stoystown Road
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Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue
1976 ft · 36 sec · North Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Ramada Road
1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
2940 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.3 mi · 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · 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 Central City and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.3 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Central City and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central City to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Central City and 45.5 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Central City and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Donegal
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 Donegal.
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central City and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 66.94 mi (107.73 km).
#1 Central City
Situated at an elevation of 2,185 feet in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, this borough is located within the Laurel Highlands region of the Allegheny Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1106300, -78.8019700 |
| Altitude | 666 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $4.40 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
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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