How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Meadville, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Meadville, PA is about 90.7 miles (146 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.75 mi
01h 46m
Flight
83.36 mi
134.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.36 mi
Kilometers
134.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.75 mi
Kilometers
146.04 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadville
Sun, May 31, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, May 31, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-05-30T22:50
Arrive Meadville
Sun, May 31, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Plain Grove
PA

Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
45.4 mi
00h 53m
To Meadville
45.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    75 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville

    1447 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Conneaut Lake Road

    1980 ft · 43 sec · Conneaut Lake Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Smock Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Smock Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
86.6 mi · 95%
Smock Highway
1.01 mi · 1%
Park Avenue
0.94 mi · 1%
Veterans Bridge
0.89 mi · 1%
Conneaut Lake Road
0.37 mi
I 579
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Merge slight left

75 mi · 01h 22m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
83.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plain Grove
00h 53m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Meadville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (146 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 45.4 miles from Meadville.

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

The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

81 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

104 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Meadville. Straight-line distance: 83.36 mi (134.16 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
Meadville

#2 Meadville

City in Pennsylvania

Population12,386
Coordinates41.6414400, -80.1514500
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Meadville (-80.15145, 41.64144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.12 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.4 gal · 24.24 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.95 $15.85 $31.71
Diesel $5.98 $19.14 $38.27

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Meadville. The current time is 22:50:03.

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.