How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Baden, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Baden, PA is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
20.74 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.14 mi
29.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.14 mi
Kilometers
29.2 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.74 mi
Kilometers
33.37 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Baden
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Glenfield
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
10.4 mi
00h 18m
To Baden
10.4 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Avenue

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    152 m · 21 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    789 ft · 31 sec · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fort Duquesne Boulevard

    777 ft · 31 sec · Fort Duquesne Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fort Duquesne Bridge

    684 ft · 8 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    105 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, PA 65 North

    1531 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Ohio River Boulevard

    19.2 mi · 33 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right

    18 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Holmes Avenue

    152 m · 26 sec · Holmes Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Street

    106 m · 10 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Baden.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio River Boulevard
19.2 mi · 93%
US 19 North
0.29 mi · 1%
Sixth Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
I 279 North
0.23 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Fort Duquesne Boulevard
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio River Boulevard

Continue on Ohio River Boulevard

19.2 mi · 00h 33m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenfield
00h 18m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Baden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Glenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 10.4 miles from Baden.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Baden.

Stop Ideas Near Glenfield

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

67 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

72 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Baden. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.2 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 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
Baden

#2 Baden

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,839
Coordinates40.6350700, -80.2281200
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Baden (-80.22812, 40.63507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.95 $3.62 $7.23
Diesel $5.98 $4.37 $8.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Baden. The current time is 03:17:22.

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.