How far is Greenville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Greenville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 77 miles (123.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
Driving 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 01h 24m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Pittsburgh.
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Start on North Water Street
107 m · 17 sec · North Water Street
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1072 ft · 33 sec · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto South Mercer Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Mercer Street
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Continue on Mercer Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Mercer Road
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Continue on Greenville Mercer Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Greenville Mercer Road
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Continue on Greenville Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Greenville Road
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
938 ft · 25 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on North Erie Street
1721 ft · 53 sec · North Erie Street
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Turn left onto West Butler Street
563 ft · 16 sec · West Butler Street
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Turn right onto South Pitt Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Pitt Street
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Continue on State Route 258
6.2 mi · 10 min · State Route 258
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Turn left onto Leesburg Grove City Road
132 m · 15 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I-79 S
44 m · 4 sec
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Continue on I-79 S
2550 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 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 Greenville 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.
I-79 S
Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 77 miles (123.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Portersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Greenville and 38.6 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Greenville and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Portersville
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 Portersville.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 69.72 mi (112.21 km).
#1 Greenville
Situated in Mercer County in northwestern Pennsylvania, this borough lies at an elevation of 945 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4045000, -80.3911800 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $4.46 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $13.40 | $26.79 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $14.43 | $28.86 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $17.82 | $35.63 |
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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