How far is Clifton, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Clifton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Pittsburgh.
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Start on the route
83 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto McMurray Road
59 m · 6 sec · McMurray Road
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Turn slight right
580 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Washington Road
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge
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Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Sixth Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
607 ft · 17 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 Clifton 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.
Washington Road
Turn straight onto Washington Road
4.5 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Clifton 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 Clifton to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Dormont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Clifton and 5.6 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Dormont
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 Dormont.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 8.46 mi (13.62 km).
#1 Clifton
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,422 |
| Coordinates | 40.3311800, -80.0681100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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