How far is Lincoln, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Lincoln, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
14.12 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.22 mi
18.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.22 mi
Kilometers
18.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.12 mi
Kilometers
22.72 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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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 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
West Homestead
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lincoln
7 mi
00h 13m
To Pittsburgh
7.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jeffrey Drive

    720 ft · 36 sec · Jeffrey Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scene Ridge Road

    834 ft · 37 sec · Scene Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Liberty Way

    2089 ft · 1 min · Liberty Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1520 ft · 52 sec · Liberty Way

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glenn Avenue

    1769 ft · 53 sec · Glenn Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on River Drive

    847 ft · 23 sec · River Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · River Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Ramp Number 1

    553 ft · 24 sec · Ramp Number 1

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto West 5th Avenue

    1 km · 60 sec · West 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West 5th Avenue

    2851 ft · 1 min · West 5th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Richland Avenue

    2073 ft · 35 sec · Richland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buttermilk Hollow Road

    2428 ft · 46 sec · Buttermilk Hollow Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mifflin Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Mifflin Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto PA 837 North: Carson Street

    1490 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    46 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge

    1 km · 1 min · Birmingham Bridge

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Fifth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 837 North
3.73 mi · 26%
Mifflin Road
2.39 mi · 17%
Fifth Avenue
1.28 mi · 9%
River Road
1.23 mi · 9%
West 5th Avenue
1.17 mi · 8%
Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.13 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

PA 837 North

Continue straight

3.45 mi · 00h 08m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Homestead
00h 13m from Lincoln
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

West Homestead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Lincoln and 7.1 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near West Homestead

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

45 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

50 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 11.22 mi (18.05 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lincoln

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,013
Coordinates40.3189600, -79.8547700
Altitude330
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: Jeffrey Drive (-79.853924, 40.320434)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.09
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.04 $4.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.30 $4.60
Premium $4.95 $2.48 $4.95
Diesel $5.98 $2.99 $5.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Pittsburgh. The current time is 00:48:34.

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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.