How far is Glassport, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Glassport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glassport and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glassport and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Monongahela Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Monongahela Avenue
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Turn slight left
649 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
1965 ft · 35 sec · W.D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Richland Avenue
2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue
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Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
2386 ft · 42 sec · Buttermilk Hollow Road
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Continue on Mifflin Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Mifflin Road
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Turn slight right onto PA 837 North: Carson Street
1490 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
1 km · 1 min · Birmingham Bridge
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · 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 Glassport 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.
PA 837 North
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3.45 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Glassport and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glassport to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
West Homestead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Glassport and 6 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Glassport and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near West Homestead
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 West Homestead.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glassport and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.59 km).
#1 Glassport
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,285 |
| Coordinates | 40.3247900, -79.8922700 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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