How far is Emporium, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Emporium, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emporium and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emporium and Pittsburgh.
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Start on East 4th Street
17.6 mi · 26 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on Brusselles Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Brusselles Street
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Continue on South Michael Street
544 ft · 9 sec · South Michael Street
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Turn slight left
1068 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Ridgway Road
4 mi · 6 min · Ridgway Road
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Continue on Front Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Front Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Depot Street
1159 ft · 21 sec · Depot Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1259 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mill Avenue
830 ft · 16 sec · South Mill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
1348 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Continue on State Street
2213 ft · 37 sec · State Street
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Continue on Portland Mills Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Portland Mills Road
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Continue on Lake City Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Lake City Road
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Continue on Richardsville Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road
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Continue on Richards St
1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St
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At the end of the road, turn right onto E Main St
58 m · 5 sec · E Main St
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard
18.1 mi · 27 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Continue on Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Street
21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
55 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
1602 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1433 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
1874 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
153 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Continue on Bigelow Square
118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Grant Street
90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
77 m · 14 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 Emporium and Pittsburgh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Emporium and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emporium to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Summerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Emporium and 74.6 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Emporium and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Summerville
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 Summerville.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Altoona Transportation Center
Tyrone
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emporium and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 117.93 mi (189.79 km).
#1 Emporium
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,770 |
| Coordinates | 41.5114500, -78.2352900 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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: 235 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.56 | $51.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.86 | $61.71 |
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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