How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Berlin, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Berlin, PA is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
78.61 mi
01h 36m
Flight
65.52 mi
105.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.52 mi
Kilometers
105.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.61 mi
Kilometers
126.51 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berlin
Sat, Apr 11, 4:31 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 11, 6:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-11T02:54
Arrive Berlin
Sat, Apr 11, 4:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Southwest
PA

Unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
39.3 mi
00h 48m
To Berlin
39.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219: Somerset, Johnstown

    941 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1822 ft · 35 sec · Ramada Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Pleasant Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1804 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Berlin Plank Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Berlin Plank Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1703 ft · 36 sec · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    931 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    11 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.7 mi · 68%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 17%
Berlin Plank Road
8.09 mi · 10%
North Pleasant Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
I 76
0.42 mi · 1%
I 376 East
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
65.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest
00h 48m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Southwest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 39.3 miles from Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Southwest

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

18 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Berlin. Straight-line distance: 65.52 mi (105.45 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
Berlin

#2 Berlin

Borough in Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,931
Coordinates39.9206400, -78.9578000
Altitude710
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Berlin (-78.9578, 39.92064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.74 $25.48
Premium $4.95 $13.72 $27.45
Diesel $5.98 $16.56 $33.13

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Berlin. The current time is 02:54:32.

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.