How far is North Charleroi, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from North Charleroi, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
29.42 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.53 mi
33.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.53 mi
Kilometers
33.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.42 mi
Kilometers
47.35 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 1:12 PM EDT
Return by in North Charleroi
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Charleroi
2026-04-19T12:27
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 1:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Charleroi
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gastonville
PA

Census designated place

From North Charleroi
13 mi
00h 22m
To Pittsburgh
16.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Charleroi and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Lock Street

    8 m · 9 sec · Lock Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    942 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Country Club Road

    665 ft · 19 sec · Country Club Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Coyle Curtin Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2459 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    2502 ft · 51 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto McChain Road

    21 m · 2 sec · McChain Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · McChain Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road Extension

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Provost Road

    62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  22. 22

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Charleroi 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.01 mi · 27%
Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi · 13%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.75 mi · 9%
Brownsville Road
2.6 mi · 9%
McChain Road
1.76 mi · 6%
Coyle Curtin Road
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

8.01 mi · 00h 09m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gastonville
00h 22m from North Charleroi
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Charleroi and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Charleroi to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Gastonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from North Charleroi and 16.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Charleroi and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Gastonville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

43 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Charleroi and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 20.53 mi (33.04 km).

North Charleroi

#1 North Charleroi

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,258
Coordinates40.1511800, -79.9075500
Altitude247
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: Lock Street (-79.907553, 40.151135)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.50
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.25 $8.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $4.95 $5.15 $10.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.22 $12.44

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 North Charleroi and Pittsburgh. The current time is 12:27:06.

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.