How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Hickory, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Hickory, PA is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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.
Town in Delaware
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Hickory.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Hickory.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1943 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on I 376 West
1034 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
2.7 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 121: Green Tree, Crafton
51 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 121 South: Green Tree
893 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Greentree Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Washington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Millers Run Road
11.5 mi · 18 min · Millers Run Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Hickory.
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.
Millers Run Road
Turn right onto Millers Run Road
11.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickory.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Hickory?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Bridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 11.3 miles from Hickory.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickory.
Stop Ideas Near Bridgeville
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 Bridgeville.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Hickory. Straight-line distance: 19.16 mi (30.83 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 Hickory
Census-designated place in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,373 |
| Coordinates | 40.2989600, -80.3086700 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickory (-80.30867, 40.29896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
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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