How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Leechburg, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Leechburg, PA is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
30.24 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.2 mi
38.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.24 mi
Kilometers
48.66 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leechburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Leechburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Cheswick
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
15.1 mi
00h 25m
To Leechburg
15.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bigelow Square

    111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

    871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1667 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: Etna

    1890 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    15.7 mi · 23 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Russellton, Creighton

    2099 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Pittsburgh Northeast Airport, Creighton, New Kensington Bridge

    78 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Crawford Run Road

    85 m · 16 sec · Crawford Run Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto New Kensington Bridge

    1621 ft · 28 sec · New Kensington Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Industrial Boulevard

    945 ft · 31 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Stevenson Boulevard

    8.6 mi · 14 min · Stevenson Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 4093

    1046 ft · 19 sec · State Route 4093

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Diamond Avenue

    577 ft · 25 sec · Diamond Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allegheny Valley Expressway
15.7 mi · 52%
Stevenson Boulevard
9.92 mi · 33%
Freeport Road
1.33 mi · 4%
7th Street
0.66 mi · 2%
Russellton
0.4 mi · 1%
I 579
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Allegheny Valley Expressway

Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

15.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheswick
00h 25m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Leechburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Cheswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 15.2 miles from Leechburg.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Leechburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cheswick

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

43 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

61 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Leechburg. Straight-line distance: 24.2 mi (38.95 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
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#2 Leechburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,069
Coordinates40.6270100, -79.6056000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Leechburg (-79.6056, 40.62701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.74
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.37 $8.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.92 $9.84
Premium $4.95 $5.30 $10.60
Diesel $5.98 $6.40 $12.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Leechburg. The current time is 03:37:56.

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.