How far is Oakland, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Oakland, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Fowler Lane
11 m · 7 sec · Fowler Lane
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Turn left onto Matilda Avenue
2601 ft · 2 min · Matilda Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Washington Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Columbus Innerbelt
2486 ft · 52 sec · North Columbus Innerbelt
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Continue on South Croton Avenue
867 ft · 32 sec · South Croton Avenue
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Turn right onto Grove Avenue
542 ft · 15 sec · Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Neal Street
870 ft · 17 sec · Neal Street
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Continue on Shadyside Street
637 ft · 13 sec · Shadyside Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
2391 ft · 50 sec · Taylor Street
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Continue on Butler Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Butler Avenue
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Continue on New Butler Road
9.7 mi · 12 min · New Butler Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh
2175 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min
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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 Oakland 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.
I 79 South
Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Zelienople is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Oakland and 23.2 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.95 one way or $15.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oakland and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Zelienople
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 Zelienople.
Union Station
Greensburg
Alliance
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 42.69 mi (68.7 km).
#1 Oakland
Situated in western Pennsylvania within the rolling terrain of the Allegheny Plateau, this census-designated place is located in Lawrence County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9897800, -80.3695100 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $4.46 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $9.44 | $18.89 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
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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