How far is Jeannette, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Jeannette, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.25 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.49 mi
34.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.49 mi
Kilometers
34.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.25 mi
Kilometers
43.86 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM EDT
Return by in Jeannette
Wed, Apr 22, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeannette
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jeannette
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wall
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Jeannette
13.2 mi
00h 21m
To Pittsburgh
14 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Jeannette and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gaskill Avenue

    49 m · 10 sec · Gaskill Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Gaskill Avenue

    68 m · 5 sec · Gaskill Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Hillview Road

    1058 ft · 21 sec · Hillview Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Harrison City-Jeannette Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Harrison City-Jeannette Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Harrison City Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Harrison City Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Forbes Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forbes Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadway Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Tri-Boro Expressway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Tri-Boro Expressway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Electric Avenue

    2465 ft · 42 sec · Electric Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1269 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ardmore Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ardmore Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376, US 22, US 30 West: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    1881 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West, US 30 West: Pittsburgh

    904 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jeannette 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
6.59 mi · 24%
Harrison City-Jeannette Road
3.85 mi · 14%
Harrison Avenue
2.56 mi · 9%
Harrison City Road
2.55 mi · 9%
Tri-Boro Expressway
2.41 mi · 9%
Broadway Boulevard
2.31 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

6.59 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wall
00h 21m from Jeannette
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jeannette 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 Jeannette to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Wall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Jeannette and 14 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wall

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

35 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeannette and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 21.49 mi (34.58 km).

Jeannette

#1 Jeannette

City in Pennsylvania

Population9,000
Coordinates40.3281200, -79.6153200
Altitude313
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: Gaskill Avenue (-79.615029, 40.328248)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.85
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.92 $7.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.42 $8.83
Premium $4.95 $4.76 $9.51
Diesel $5.98 $5.74 $11.48

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeannette and Pittsburgh. The current time is 19:37:14.

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.