How far is Gibsonia, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Gibsonia, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Elk County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Grubbs Road
7 m · 3 sec · Grubbs Road
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Turn right onto Gibsonia Road
858 ft · 24 sec · Gibsonia Road
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Turn left onto Hardt Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Hardt Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wildwood Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wildwood Road
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Continue on East Ingomar Road
776 ft · 30 sec · East Ingomar Road
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Turn left onto Babcock Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Babcock Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cumberland Road
1998 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Road
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Turn left onto McKnight Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · McKnight Road
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Take the exit straight toward I 279 South: Pittsburgh
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Parkway North
2.4 mi · 3 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min
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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 Gibsonia and Pittsburgh.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
McKnight Road
Turn left onto McKnight Road
5.58 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Gibsonia 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 Gibsonia to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Gibsonia and 8.1 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.51 one way or $5.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Gibsonia and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
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 Highland.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gibsonia and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 13.16 mi (21.18 km).
#1 Gibsonia
Situated within Richland Township in the northern portion of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community encompasses a mix of residential and semi-rural landscapes.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6300700, -79.9695000 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
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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