How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Big Beaver, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Big Beaver, PA is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.24 mi
00h 53m
Flight
32.77 mi
52.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.77 mi
Kilometers
52.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.24 mi
Kilometers
64.76 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Beaver
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T08:09
Arrive Big Beaver
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ogle
PA

Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
20.1 mi
00h 26m
To Big Beaver
20.1 mi
00h 26m

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

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Big Beaver.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bigelow Square

    111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

    871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Youngstown Ohio

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    18.4 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376: New Castle, Pittsburgh

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 376 Toll West: New Castle

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    153 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shenango Road

    2706 ft · 1 min · Shenango Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Foxwood Road

    680 ft · 18 sec · Foxwood Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Valley Drive

    1321 ft · 1 min · Valley Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.4 mi · 46%
Parkway North
17.3 mi · 43%
Veterans Bridge
0.89 mi · 2%
I 76
0.88 mi · 2%
I 376
0.64 mi · 2%
Shenango Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

18.4 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogle
00h 26m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Big Beaver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Big Beaver?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Ogle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 20.1 miles from Big Beaver.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ogle

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

74 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Alliance

87 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Big Beaver. Straight-line distance: 32.77 mi (52.74 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
Big Beaver

#2 Big Beaver

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,827
Coordinates40.8245100, -80.3628400
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Big Beaver (-80.36284, 40.82451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 Big Beaver. The current time is 08:09:34.

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.