How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Charleroi, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Charleroi, PA is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
26.82 mi
00h 49m
Flight
21.54 mi
34.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.82 mi
Kilometers
43.17 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charleroi
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive Charleroi
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Gastonville
PA

Census designated place

From Pittsburgh
13.4 mi
00h 24m
To Charleroi
13.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    1312 ft · 35 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Crosstown Boulevard

    774 ft · 15 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  6. 6

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown

    719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Fairhaven Road

    532 ft · 15 sec · Fairhaven Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    2903 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Brownsville Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto McChain Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · McChain Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    2159 ft · 46 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    2776 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Charleroi, Donora

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Coyle Curtin Road

    1040 ft · 31 sec · Coyle Curtin Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dairy Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dairy Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fremont Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Fremont Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 5th Street

    2566 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fallowfield Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Fallowfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fallowfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
8.44 mi · 31%
Brownsville Road
6.48 mi · 24%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.65 mi · 10%
McChain Road
1.76 mi · 7%
Fremont Road
1.56 mi · 6%
Provost Road
1.25 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

8.17 mi · 00h 09m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gastonville
00h 24m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleroi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Gastonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 13.4 miles from Charleroi.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Charleroi.

Stop Ideas Near Gastonville

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

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

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Union Station

21 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

43 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Charleroi. Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.67 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
Charleroi

#2 Charleroi

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,887
Coordinates40.1378500, -79.8981000
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Charleroi (-79.8981, 40.13785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.76
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.88 $7.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.95 $4.71 $9.41
Diesel $5.98 $5.68 $11.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Charleroi. The current time is 00:29:26.

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.