How far is Morrisville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Morrisville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 52.2 miles (84 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.21 mi
00h 53m
Flight
38.72 mi
62.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.72 mi
Kilometers
62.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.21 mi
Kilometers
84.02 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 PM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
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
Washington
PA

City in Washington County, Kansas

From Morrisville
25 mi
00h 26m
To Pittsburgh
27.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Morris Road

    131 m · 15 sec · Mount Morris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 79 North: Washington PA

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto William Flynn Highway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · William Flynn Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    15 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Bridgeville

    1568 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Millers Run Road

    141 m · 18 sec · Millers Run Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Washington Pike

    64 m · 4 sec · Washington Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street

    644 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Grant Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisville 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Flynn Highway
22.8 mi · 44%
I 79 North
15.3 mi · 29%
Greentree Road
3.91 mi · 7%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 4%
Washington Pike
2.03 mi · 4%
Roy E. Furman Highway
1.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

William Flynn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Flynn Highway

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 26m from Morrisville
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morrisville and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.2 miles (84 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Morrisville and 27.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Morrisville and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

75 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 38.72 mi (62.31 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,490
Coordinates39.8948000, -80.1617300
Altitude300
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: Mount Morris Road (-80.161608, 39.894893)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.97 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.94 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrisville and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:13:12.

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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.