How far is Palmer, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Palmer, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Tank Hill Road
48 m · 9 sec · Tank Hill Road
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Turn right onto Palmer Road
2810 ft · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Sr3013
159 m · 23 sec · Sr3013
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Continue on Palmer Adah Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Palmer Adah Road
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Turn right onto Ralph Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Ralph Road
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Turn left onto Hartley Hill Road
1302 ft · 26 sec · Hartley Hill Road
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Continue on Thompson 1 Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Thompson 1 Road
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Continue on Tower Hill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Tower Hill Road
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Continue on Thornton Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Thornton Road
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Turn left onto National Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · National Pike
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Continue on Broadway Street
620 ft · 14 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Market Street
2 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 43 North: California
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.1 mi · 18 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville
2190 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road
2502 ft · 51 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road
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Turn right onto McChain Road
21 m · 2 sec · McChain Road
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Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · McChain Road
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Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road
2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road
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Turn left onto Brownsville Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road
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Continue on Provost Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road
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Continue on Provost Road
62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road
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Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard
1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
569 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
110 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge
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Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard
734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Sixth Avenue
112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 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 Palmer and Pittsburgh.
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.
Mon/Fayette Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway
17.1 mi · 00h 18m
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 Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Monongahela is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Palmer and 26 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.03 one way or $14.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmer and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Monongahela
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 Monongahela.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 36.76 mi (59.16 km).
#1 Palmer
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 21,443 |
| Coordinates | 39.9117400, -79.9197700 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
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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