How far is Grove City, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Grove City, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.17 mi
00h 56m
Flight
49.79 mi
80.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.79 mi
Kilometers
80.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.17 mi
Kilometers
93.62 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM EDT
Return by in Grove City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grove City
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grove City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Harmony
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Grove City
29 mi
00h 28m
To Pittsburgh
29.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grove City and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grove City and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · South Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Leesburg Grove City Road

    140 m · 13 sec · Leesburg Grove City Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-79 S

    140 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-79 S

    2344 ft · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue

    153 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grove City and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-79 S
41.1 mi · 71%
Parkway North
11.4 mi · 20%
South Center Street
3.71 mi · 6%
I 579
0.91 mi · 2%
7th Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
Grant Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
00h 28m from Grove City
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Grove City and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grove City to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Grove City and 29.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Grove City and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Harmony

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harmony, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.

RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

74 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

83 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Alliance

83 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grove City and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 49.79 mi (80.13 km).

Grove City

#1 Grove City

Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,648
Coordinates41.1578400, -80.0886700
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: South Center Street (-80.088654, 41.157845)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grove City and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:12:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.