How far is Charleroi, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Charleroi, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.02 mi
00h 47m
Flight
21.54 mi
34.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.02 mi
Kilometers
48.32 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Charleroi
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charleroi
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charleroi
9:30 PM EDT
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
Gastonville
PA

Census designated place

From Charleroi
13.7 mi
00h 23m
To Pittsburgh
16.3 mi
00h 23m

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 Charleroi and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fallowfield Avenue

    124 m · 21 sec · Fallowfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    82 m · 19 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McKean Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · McKean Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1643 ft · 59 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Country Club Road

    665 ft · 19 sec · Country Club Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    2502 ft · 51 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McChain Road

    21 m · 2 sec · McChain Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · McChain Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road Extension

  15. 15

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

    2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Provost Road

    62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  24. 24

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charleroi 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 27%
Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi · 13%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.75 mi · 9%
Brownsville Road
2.6 mi · 9%
McChain Road
1.76 mi · 6%
Coyle Curtin Road
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

8.01 mi · 00h 09m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gastonville
00h 23m from Charleroi
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Charleroi 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 Charleroi to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Gastonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Charleroi and 16.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.33 one way or $8.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Charleroi and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Gastonville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

43 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charleroi and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.67 km).

Charleroi

#1 Charleroi

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,887
Coordinates40.1378500, -79.8981000
Altitude236
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: Fallowfield Avenue (-79.898106, 40.137846)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.33
Round trip
$8.66
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.33 $8.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.87 $9.75
Premium $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Diesel $5.98 $6.34 $12.68

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 Charleroi and Pittsburgh. The current time is 23:08:44.

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.