How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Derry, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Derry, PA is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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 01h 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Derry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Derry.
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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
18.4 mi · 29 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Industrial Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Industrial Boulevard
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Continue on New Latrobe - Derry Road
2350 ft · 40 sec · New Latrobe - Derry Road
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Continue on State Route 1020
116 m · 15 sec · State Route 1020
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Y Street
738 ft · 25 sec · Y Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
113 m · 22 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
115 m · 19 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Avenue
75 m · 11 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Derry.
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
18.4 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Derry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Derry?
The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Delmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Pittsburgh and 22.1 miles from Derry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.87 one way or $13.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Derry.
Stop Ideas Near Delmont
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 Delmont.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Derry. Straight-line distance: 37.37 mi (60.14 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 Derry
Situated in the foothills of the Chestnut Ridge within southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough is positioned in eastern Westmoreland County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3339600, -79.2997600 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Derry (-79.29976, 40.33396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.52 | $15.05 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $8.23 | $16.45 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
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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