How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Barrett, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Barrett, PA is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.54 mi
02h 35m
Flight
92.9 mi
149.51 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.9 mi
Kilometers
149.51 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.54 mi
Kilometers
190.77 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 16, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-16T00:47
Arrive Barrett
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chevy Chase Heights
PA

Census designated place within White Township, Pennsylvania, United States

From Pittsburgh
59.2 mi
01h 17m
To Barrett
59.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    29 mi · 44 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Villa Road

    1046 ft · 36 sec · Villa Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old William Penn Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Old William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 286: Clymer, Indiana

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 286 East: Clymer

    27.2 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Burnside McGee Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Burnside McGee Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Burnside - McGees Highway

    157 m · 7 sec · Burnside - McGees Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Colonel Drake Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Colonel Drake Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2843 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mahaffey Grampian Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Mahaffey Grampian Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Curwensville Grampian Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Curwensville Grampian Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Curwensville Grampian Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Curwensville Grampain Highway

    1900 ft · 24 sec · Curwensville Grampain Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Clearfield Curwensville Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Clearfield Curwensville Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Clearfield Shawville Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2073 ft · 57 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    64 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Daisy Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Daisy Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Clearfield Woodland Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clearfield Woodland Highway

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Indian Mill Lane

    73 m · 12 sec · Indian Mill Lane

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Mill Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
29 mi · 24%
PA 286 East
27.2 mi · 23%
Old William Penn Highway
15.5 mi · 13%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 12%
Mahaffey Grampian Highway
9.83 mi · 8%
Curwensville Grampian Road
4.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

29 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chevy Chase Heights
01h 17m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Chevy Chase Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 59.3 miles from Barrett.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Barrett.

Stop Ideas Near Chevy Chase Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chevy Chase Heights, 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 Chevy Chase Heights.

RAIL

Johnstown

39 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

41 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Altoona Transportation Center

64 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Barrett. Straight-line distance: 92.9 mi (149.51 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
Barrett

#2 Barrett

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population4,145
Coordinates41.0106100, -78.3889100
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Barrett (-78.38891, 41.01061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.95 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.98 $25.00 $49.99

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Barrett. The current time is 00:47:17.

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.