How far is Pittsburgh, PA from East Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to East Pittsburgh, PA is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and East Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and East Pittsburgh.
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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
7 mi · 10 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Forest Hills
1405 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ardmore Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · Ardmore Boulevard
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and East Pittsburgh.
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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
7.01 mi · 00h 10m
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 East Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Swissvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 5.6 miles from East Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Swissvale
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 Swissvale.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and East Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 8.84 mi (14.22 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 East Pittsburgh
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,746 |
| Coordinates | 40.3956200, -79.8386600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pittsburgh (-79.83866, 40.39562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.09 | $1.59 | $3.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
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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