How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Darlington, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Darlington, PA is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Darlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Darlington.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1943 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on I 376 West
1034 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
9.9 mi · 14 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Continue on Airport Parkway
2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway
20.8 mi · 22 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 551, PA 18: Beaver Falls
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto Wallace Run Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Wallace Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Darlington Road
69 m · 7 sec · Old Darlington Road
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Continue on Darlington Road
1673 ft · 36 sec · Darlington Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
48 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Darlington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Beaver Valley Expressway
Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway
20.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Light Rain Likely near Darlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Darlington?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 22.8 miles from Darlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Light Rain Likely near Darlington.
Stop Ideas Near Independence
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 Independence.
Union Station
Greensburg
Alliance
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Darlington. Straight-line distance: 33.91 mi (54.58 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 Darlington
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 234 |
| Coordinates | 40.8095100, -80.4225700 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darlington (-80.42257, 40.80951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.40 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
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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