How far is Clairton, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Clairton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clairton and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clairton and Pittsburgh.
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Start on 3rd Street
13 m · 4 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue
2013 ft · 1 min · Saint Clair Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Clairton Dravosburg Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Clairton Dravosburg Road
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Turn left onto Curry Hollow Road
55 m · 6 sec · Curry Hollow Road
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Continue on Elizabeth Road
1532 ft · 32 sec · Elizabeth Road
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
702 ft · 21 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn sharp right
117 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Richland Avenue
1893 ft · 32 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
2386 ft · 42 sec · Buttermilk Hollow Road
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Continue on Mifflin Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Mifflin Road
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Turn slight right onto PA 837 North: Carson Street
1490 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
1 km · 1 min · Birmingham Bridge
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · 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 Clairton and Pittsburgh.
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.
PA 837 North
Continue straight
3.45 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clairton and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clairton to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 Homestead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Clairton and 9.4 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clairton and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near West Homestead
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 West Homestead.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clairton and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 11.88 mi (19.12 km).
#1 Clairton
City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 40.2922900, -79.8817100 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.09 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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