How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Imperial, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Imperial, PA is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Imperial.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Imperial.
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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
9.9 mi · 14 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 30 West: Weirton
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, PA 978 South: Imperial
880 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: Imperial, West Allegheny Schools, Raccoon Creek State Park
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Church Road
592 ft · 26 sec · Church Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Imperial.
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 North
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
9.94 mi · 00h 14m
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 Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Imperial.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Imperial?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Pennsbury Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 7.9 miles from Imperial.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.43 one way or $4.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Imperial.
Stop Ideas Near Pennsbury Village
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 Pennsbury Village.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Imperial. Straight-line distance: 13.09 mi (21.06 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 Imperial
Situated in the western part of Allegheny County, this community is a census-designated place located within Findlay Township.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4495100, -80.2445000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Imperial (-80.2445, 40.44951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.41 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| Premium | $5.28 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
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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