How far is McKees Rocks, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from McKees Rocks, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
4.76 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.05 mi
6.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.05 mi
Kilometers
6.52 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.76 mi
Kilometers
7.66 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in McKees Rocks
Sat, Apr 18, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKees Rocks
2026-04-18T00:09
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in McKees Rocks
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
Manchester
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From McKees Rocks
2.4 mi
00h 05m
To Pittsburgh
2.4 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Chartiers Avenue

    2227 ft · 44 sec · Chartiers Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Stanhope Street

    154 m · 12 sec · Stanhope Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stanhope Street

    1083 ft · 19 sec · Stanhope Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Carson Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Carson Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto PA 837 South: Downtown

    1957 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Carson Street

    2564 ft · 1 min · West Carson Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    705 ft · 12 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street

    644 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Grant Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McKees Rocks 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Carson Street
2.52 mi · 53%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
0.54 mi · 11%
Grant Street
0.48 mi · 10%
Chartiers Avenue
0.42 mi · 9%
PA 837 South
0.37 mi · 8%
Stanhope Street
0.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Carson Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Carson Street

1.77 mi · 00h 03m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 05m from McKees Rocks
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McKees Rocks and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 McKees Rocks to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.4 miles from McKees Rocks and 2.4 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.69 one way or $1.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McKees Rocks and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

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Union Station

3 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

56 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 4.05 mi (6.52 km).

McKees Rocks

#1 McKees Rocks

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, U.

Population5,815
Coordinates40.4656200, -80.0656100
Altitude223
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: Chartiers Avenue (-80.065673, 40.4658)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.64 L · about $0.69
Round trip
$1.39
0.34 gal · 1.28 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.69 $1.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.78 $1.56
Premium $4.95 $0.84 $1.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.02 $2.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh. The current time is 00:09:05.

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.