How far is North Buffalo, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from North Buffalo, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Boarts Road
23 m · 4 sec · Boarts Road
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Turn right onto Cadogan Slate Lick Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Cadogan Slate Lick Road
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
1519 ft · 30 sec · Freeport Road
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Take the ramp straight
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
30.7 mi · 41 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
55 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
1602 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1433 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
1874 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
153 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Continue on Bigelow Square
118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Grant Street
90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Buffalo and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
30.7 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving North Buffalo and Scattered 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 North Buffalo to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Arnold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from North Buffalo and 18.1 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around North Buffalo and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Arnold
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arnold.
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Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 31.04 mi (49.95 km).
#1 North Buffalo
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,874 |
| Coordinates | 40.7628400, -79.5836600 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.59 | $15.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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