How far is Ligonier, PA from Glassport, PA?

The driving distance from Ligonier, PA to Glassport, PA is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
40 mi
01h 07m
Flight
34.97 mi
56.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.97 mi
Kilometers
56.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40 mi
Kilometers
64.37 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glassport
Thu, Oct 15, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Ligonier
Thu, Oct 15, 7:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ligonier
2026-10-15T17:44
Arrive Glassport
Thu, Oct 15, 6:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ligonier
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 Greensburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Ligonier
19.9 mi
00h 33m
To Glassport
20 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ligonier and Glassport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ligonier and Glassport.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    122 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto South Market Street

    724 ft · 17 sec · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    16.1 mi · 24 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Pittsburgh Street

    3106 ft · 1 min · East Pittsburgh Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Pittsburgh Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Pittsburgh Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Otterman Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Otterman Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Tollgate Hill Road

    3179 ft · 1 min · Tollgate Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    9.2 mi · 18 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lincoln Way

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Way

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lysle Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lysle Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Jerome Street Bridge

    788 ft · 15 sec · Jerome Street Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Monongahela Avenue North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Monongahela Avenue North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monongahela Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ligonier and Glassport.

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
25.3 mi · 63%
Lincoln Way
6.19 mi · 15%
East Pittsburgh Street
1.74 mi · 4%
Monongahela Avenue North
1.64 mi · 4%
East Otterman Street
1.41 mi · 4%
Lysle Boulevard
1.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

16.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest Greensburg
00h 33m from Ligonier
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ligonier and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glassport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ligonier to Glassport?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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 Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Ligonier and 20 miles from Glassport.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ligonier and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glassport.

Stop Ideas Near Southwest Greensburg

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

14 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

31 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ligonier and Glassport. Straight-line distance: 34.97 mi (56.28 km).

Ligonier

#1 Ligonier

Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Population1,506
Coordinates40.2431300, -79.2375300
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Glassport

#2 Glassport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,285
Coordinates40.3247900, -79.8922700
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Ligonier (-79.23753, 40.24313)
End: Glassport (-79.89227, 40.32479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.59
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.29 $12.59
Mid-grade $4.93 $6.94 $13.89
Premium $5.31 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $6.55 $9.24 $18.47

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 Ligonier and Glassport. The current time is 17:44:01.

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.