How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Germany, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Germany, PA is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.88 mi
01h 19m
Flight
46.26 mi
74.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.26 mi
Kilometers
74.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.88 mi
Kilometers
85.1 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Germany
Sat, Apr 18, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T02:19
Arrive Germany
Sat, Apr 18, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Delmont
PA

City in Douglas County, South Dakota, United States

From Pittsburgh
26.4 mi
00h 39m
To Germany
26.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    36.1 mi · 54 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    997 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
36.3 mi · 69%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 26%
I 376 East
0.39 mi · 1%
Grant Street
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

36.1 mi · 00h 54m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delmont
00h 39m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Germany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 26.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 26.5 miles from Germany.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Germany.

Stop Ideas Near Delmont

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

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

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Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

19 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

44 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Germany. Straight-line distance: 46.26 mi (74.45 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
Germany

#2 Germany

Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania

Population2,737
Coordinates40.4203500, -79.1167000
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Germany (-79.1167, 40.42035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Germany. The current time is 02:19:02.

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.