How far is Cranberry, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Cranberry, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 253.5 miles (408 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
253.55 mi
04h 24m
Flight
212.4 mi
341.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.4 mi
Kilometers
341.83 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.55 mi
Kilometers
408.05 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Tue, Apr 28, 4:39 PM EDT
Return by in Cranberry
Tue, Apr 28, 9:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cranberry
2026-04-28T12:14
Arrive Pittsburgh
Tue, Apr 28, 4:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cranberry
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stormstown
PA

Census designated place

From Cranberry
125.8 mi
02h 12m
To Pittsburgh
127.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cranberry and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Cranberry Road

    124 m · 23 sec · Old Cranberry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harwood Road

    1316 ft · 38 sec · Harwood Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  7. 7

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cranberry and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.2 mi · 38%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 24%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.2 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
212.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stormstown
02h 12m from Cranberry
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Cranberry and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cranberry to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 253.5 miles (408 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Cranberry and 127.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.57 one way or $73.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Cranberry and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Stormstown

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

23 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

34 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

45 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cranberry and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 212.4 mi (341.83 km).

Cranberry

#1 Cranberry

Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania

Population6,218
Coordinates40.9539700, -75.9977000
Altitude488
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: Old Cranberry Street (-75.997896, 40.953821)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.95 gal
33.87 L · about $36.57
Round trip
$73.14
17.9 gal · 67.74 L
Estimated CO2
79.5 kg one way
Round trip: 159.1 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.57 $73.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.16 $82.32
Premium $4.95 $44.34 $88.68
Diesel $5.98 $53.52 $107.04

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Cranberry and Pittsburgh. The current time is 12:14:49.

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.