How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Dormont, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Dormont, PA is about 4 miles (6.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Dormont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Dormont.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
1312 ft · 35 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Continue on Crosstown Boulevard
774 ft · 15 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
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Continue on Liberty Bridge
2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge
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Continue on Liberty Tunnels
1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
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Continue on West Liberty Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Liberty Avenue
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Turn right
9 m · 2 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 Dormont.
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.
West Liberty Avenue
Continue on West Liberty Avenue
1.88 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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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 Dormont?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Pittsburgh and 2 miles from Dormont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Knoxville
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 Knoxville.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Dormont. Straight-line distance: 3.66 mi (5.89 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 Dormont
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,224 |
| Coordinates | 40.3959000, -80.0331100 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dormont (-80.03311, 40.3959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.64 | $1.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
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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