How far is Imperial, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Imperial, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Imperial and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Imperial and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Church Road
592 ft · 31 sec · Church Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2836 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Shipland Road
1161 ft · 24 sec · Shipland Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East, US 30 East: Pittsburgh
4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Steubenville Pike
109 m · 10 sec · Steubenville Pike
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Take the exit right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9.9 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street
644 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Grant Street
1894 ft · 1 min · 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 Imperial 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.
I 376 East
Take the exit right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
9.93 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Imperial 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 Imperial to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Pennsbury Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Imperial and 8 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.47 one way or $4.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Imperial and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Pennsbury Village
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 Pennsbury Village.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Imperial and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 13.09 mi (21.06 km).
#1 Imperial
Situated in the western part of Allegheny County, this community is a census-designated place located within Findlay Township.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4495100, -80.2445000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.41 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
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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