How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Manchester, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Manchester, PA is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.08 mi
00h 05m
Flight
1.6 mi
2.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.6 mi
Kilometers
2.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.08 mi
Kilometers
3.35 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 2:25 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T02:20
Arrive Manchester
Sat, Apr 18, 2:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:05 AM to 7:05 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Knoxville
PA

Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States

From Pittsburgh
1.1 mi
00h 02m
To Manchester
1.1 mi
00h 02m

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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Avenue

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    152 m · 21 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    789 ft · 31 sec · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fort Duquesne Boulevard

    777 ft · 31 sec · Fort Duquesne Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fort Duquesne Bridge

    684 ft · 8 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    105 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Shore

    2200 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Reedsdale Street

    107 m · 14 sec · Reedsdale Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Allegheny Avenue

    2701 ft · 1 min · Allegheny Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
619 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allegheny Avenue
0.51 mi · 25%
North Shore
0.42 mi · 20%
Sixth Avenue
0.25 mi · 12%
I 279 North
0.23 mi · 11%
6th Street
0.15 mi · 7%
Fort Duquesne Boulevard
0.15 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Allegheny Avenue

Turn right onto Allegheny Avenue

0.51 mi · 00h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
1.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
00h 02m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
8:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 1.1 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.29 one way or $0.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 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 Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Knoxville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

3 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

53 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

56 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 1.6 mi (2.58 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
Manchester

#2 Manchester

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population2,766
Coordinates40.4550700, -80.0197800
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Manchester (-80.01978, 40.45507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 3 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.07 gal
0.28 L · about $0.29
Round trip
$0.57
0.14 gal · 0.56 L
Estimated CO2
0.6 kg one way
Round trip: 1.2 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.29 $0.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.32 $0.64
Premium $4.95 $0.35 $0.69
Diesel $5.98 $0.42 $0.84

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 Manchester. The current time is 02:20:04.

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.