How far is Hermitage, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Hermitage, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
69.95 mi
01h 13m
Flight
59.67 mi
96.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.67 mi
Kilometers
96.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.95 mi
Kilometers
112.58 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in Hermitage
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hermitage
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hermitage
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
Thompson
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Hermitage
34.9 mi
00h 36m
To Pittsburgh
35 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hermitage and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    851 ft · 22 sec · East State Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Connelly Boulevard

    3 m · 1 sec · East Connelly Boulevard

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Connelly Boulevard

    1746 ft · 39 sec · East Connelly Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Hermitage Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Hermitage Road

  5. 5

    Continue on New Castle Road

    1029 ft · 22 sec · New Castle Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 760 South: New Castle

    1195 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    15.2 mi · 16 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Beaver Valley Expressway

    11.1 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 351: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1669 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18.5 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79, US 19: Erie, Pittsburgh

    3246 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

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

    153 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hermitage 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beaver Valley Expressway
26.2 mi · 38%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.5 mi · 27%
Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16%
I 79 South
6.34 mi · 9%
South Hermitage Road
2.83 mi · 4%
I 579 South
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18.5 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson
00h 36m from Hermitage
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Hermitage 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 Hermitage to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Thompson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Hermitage and 35 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Hermitage and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson, 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 Thompson.

RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

67 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

96 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hermitage and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 59.67 mi (96.03 km).

Hermitage

#1 Hermitage

City in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population15,468
Coordinates41.2333900, -80.4486800
Altitude328
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: East State Street (-80.448679, 41.233352)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.36 $22.72
Premium $4.95 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $5.98 $14.77 $29.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hermitage and Pittsburgh. The current time is 21:12:57.

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.