How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Girard, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Girard, PA is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Girard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Girard.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 12 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
93.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6N: Albion, Edinboro
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Route 6N
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 6N
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Turn right onto PA-98
6.9 mi · 10 min · PA-98
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Continue on Avonia Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Avonia Road
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Turn left onto Luther Road
2029 ft · 1 min · Luther Road
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Turn right onto Keefer Road
840 ft · 27 sec · Keefer Road
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Turn left onto Beckman Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Beckman Road
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Turn left onto Tannery Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Tannery Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
616 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Girard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Parkway North
Merge slight left
93.7 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Girard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Girard?
The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 61.1 miles from Girard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.65 one way or $35.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Girard.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
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Union Station
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Girard. Straight-line distance: 109.06 mi (175.51 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 Girard
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.0003300, -80.3181200 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Girard (-80.31812, 42.00033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.87 | $39.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.40 | $42.80 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.83 | $51.67 |
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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