How far is Clinton, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Clinton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Hamilton Lane
624 ft · 32 sec · Hamilton Lane
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Turn left
103 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Clinton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Clinton Road
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Turn left onto I 376 East: Airport, Pittsburgh
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Airport Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Airport Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway
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Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street
644 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Grant Street
1894 ft · 1 min · 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 Clinton 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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.61 mi · 00h 13m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 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?
Gregg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Clinton and 9.9 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.86 one way or $5.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Gregg
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 Gregg.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 16.06 mi (25.84 km).
#1 Clinton
Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,229 |
| Coordinates | 40.4895100, -80.2945100 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
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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