How far is Connellsville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Connellsville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Connellsville and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Connellsville and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Pittsburgh Street
2573 ft · 1 min · Pittsburgh Street
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Turn right
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
2684 ft · 35 sec · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70, I 76, PATP: New Stanton
1753 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1874 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 76, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
1238 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
903 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1679 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.3 mi · 20 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
675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
801 ft · 31 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 Connellsville 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
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Connellsville 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 Connellsville to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Adamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.1 miles from Connellsville and 25.5 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Connellsville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Adamsburg
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 Adamsburg.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Connellsville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 36.23 mi (58.31 km).
#1 Connellsville
City in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 40.0178500, -79.5894800 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
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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