How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Blairsville, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Blairsville, PA is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Blairsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Blairsville.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
26.1 mi · 40 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bairdstown Road, Jonnet Road
132 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Bairdstown Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bairdstown Road
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Continue on Market Street
862 ft · 28 sec · Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Market Street
28 m · 2 sec · West Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Market Street
1841 ft · 1 min · West Market Street
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Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Blairsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
26.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Blairsville?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Murrysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Pittsburgh and 21.1 miles from Blairsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Murrysville
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 Murrysville.
Greensburg
Union Station
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Blairsville. Straight-line distance: 38.66 mi (62.22 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Blairsville
City in Union County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 3,204 |
| Coordinates | 40.4311800, -79.2608700 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blairsville (-79.26087, 40.43118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.05 | $12.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.81 | $13.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
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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