How far is Darlington, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Darlington, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Darlington and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Darlington and Pittsburgh.
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Start on 2nd Street
48 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
104 m · 7 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Darlington Road
1333 ft · 32 sec · Darlington Road
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Turn right onto Salem Church Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Salem Church Road
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Turn sharp left onto Constitution Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Constitution Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
2229 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
18.5 mi · 20 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway
8.1 mi · 9 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 Darlington 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.
Beaver Valley Expressway
Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
18.5 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Darlington and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Darlington to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Darlington and 20.8 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Darlington and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Independence
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 Independence.
Union Station
Greensburg
Alliance
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Darlington and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 33.91 mi (54.58 km).
#1 Darlington
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 234 |
| Coordinates | 40.8095100, -80.4225700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.40 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
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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