How far is Friedens, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Friedens, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Friedens and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Friedens and Pittsburgh.
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Start on South Main Street
62 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left
65 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Stoystown Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Stoystown Road
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Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue
1976 ft · 36 sec · North Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Ramada Road
1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh
2940 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.3 mi · 57 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
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 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 Friedens 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
53.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Friedens 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 Friedens to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Southwest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Friedens and 37.5 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Friedens and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Southwest
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 Southwest.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Friedens and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 59.12 mi (95.15 km).
#1 Friedens
Census designated place
| Population | 1,523 |
| Coordinates | 40.0500800, -78.9983600 |
| Altitude | 644 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
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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