How far is Jerome, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Jerome, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
85.82 mi
01h 32m
Flight
55.67 mi
89.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.67 mi
Kilometers
89.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.82 mi
Kilometers
138.11 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15 PM EDT
Return by in Jerome
Thu, Oct 15, 5:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
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
Southwest
PA

Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

From Jerome
42.7 mi
00h 46m
To Pittsburgh
43.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Avenue

    2497 ft · 50 sec · Penn Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    2140 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Flight 93 Memorial Highway

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Flight 93 Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stoystown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Stoystown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue

    1976 ft · 36 sec · North Pleasant Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

    2940 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  16. 16

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.3 mi · 62%
Flight 93 Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 16%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 15%
Stoystown Road
1.73 mi · 2%
Penn Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
I 376 West
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

53.3 mi · 00h 57m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest
00h 46m from Jerome
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jerome 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 Jerome to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Southwest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Jerome and 43.1 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.53 one way or $27.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jerome and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Southwest

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

18 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 55.67 mi (89.59 km).

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#1 Jerome

Positioned in Somerset County at an elevation of 1,788 feet, this census-designated place lies within the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates40.2089600, -78.9836400
Altitude545
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: Penn Avenue (-78.983632, 40.208822)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.46 L · about $13.53
Round trip
$27.05
6.06 gal · 22.92 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $13.53 $27.05
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.92 $29.85
Premium $5.31 $16.07 $32.15
Diesel $6.55 $19.85 $39.69

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jerome and Pittsburgh. The current time is 14:42:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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