How far is Huston, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Huston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.8 mi
01h 37m
Flight
53.46 mi
86.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.46 mi
Kilometers
86.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.8 mi
Kilometers
125.21 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, May 3, 7:19 PM EDT
Return by in Huston
Sun, May 3, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huston
2026-05-03T17:41
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, May 3, 7:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huston
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
Juniata
PA

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

From Huston
37.1 mi
00h 48m
To Pittsburgh
40.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fireweed Road

    97 m · 14 sec · Fireweed Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Draketown Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Draketown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Latrobe Avenue

    1378 ft · 1 min · Latrobe Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Logan Place

    100 m · 17 sec · Logan Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Oden Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · Oden Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Robert Brown Road

    2000 ft · 40 sec · Robert Brown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mae West Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Mae West Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto National Pike

    16.3 mi · 22 min · National Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 Business: Uniontown

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pittsburgh Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pittsburgh Road

    38.2 mi · 55 min · Pittsburgh Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  17. 17

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pittsburgh Road
38.2 mi · 49%
National Pike
16.3 mi · 21%
Mae West Road
7.29 mi · 9%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.66 mi · 5%
US 40 Business
3.18 mi · 4%
Draketown Road
1.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pittsburgh Road

Continue on Pittsburgh Road

38.2 mi · 00h 55m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Juniata
00h 48m from Huston
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Huston and Widespread Frost near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huston to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Juniata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Huston and 40.8 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Huston and Widespread Frost near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Juniata

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

9 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

44 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huston and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 53.46 mi (86.03 km).

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#1 Huston

Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania

Population1,352
Coordinates39.8295200, -79.3753100
Altitude409
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: Fireweed Road (-79.375256, 39.829411)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.39
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.20 $22.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.60 $25.20
Premium $4.95 $13.57 $27.15
Diesel $5.98 $16.39 $32.77

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Huston and Pittsburgh. The current time is 17:41:51.

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.