How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Collier, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Collier, PA is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
50.85 mi
01h 20m
Flight
42.37 mi
68.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.37 mi
Kilometers
68.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.85 mi
Kilometers
81.84 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collier
Wed, Jun 10, 10:41 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Wed, Jun 10, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-06-10T09:20
Arrive Collier
Wed, Jun 10, 10:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Smithton
PA

Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Pittsburgh
25.4 mi
00h 40m
To Collier
25.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Clairton Boulevard

    38.2 mi · 55 min · Clairton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morgantown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Collier Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Collier Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1170 ft · 51 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clairton Boulevard
38.2 mi · 75%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.67 mi · 7%
Morgantown Road
3.25 mi · 6%
Morgantown Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Liberty Tunnels
1.17 mi · 2%
Pittsburgh Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Clairton Boulevard

Continue on Clairton Boulevard

38.2 mi · 00h 55m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithton
00h 40m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Collier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Smithton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 25.4 miles from Collier.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Collier.

Stop Ideas Near Smithton

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

20 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

35 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

39 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Collier. Straight-line distance: 42.37 mi (68.18 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
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#2 Collier

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population8,247
Coordinates39.8503500, -79.7786600
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Collier (-79.77866, 39.85035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Collier. The current time is 09:20:29.

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.