How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Meridian, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Meridian, PA is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Meridian.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 528: Evans City
1330 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 528 North: Evans City
88 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lindsay Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lindsay Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Evans City Road
1184 ft · 20 sec · Evans City Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Evans City Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · Evans City Road
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Turn right onto Whitestown Road
1308 ft · 40 sec · Whitestown Road
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Turn right onto Meridian Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Meridian Road
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Turn left onto Hopewell Avenue
1344 ft · 59 sec · Hopewell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hopewell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Meridian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Parkway North
Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Meridian?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Fox Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Pittsburgh and 19.1 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Fox Run
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 Fox Run.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 28.23 mi (45.43 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 Meridian
Situated within Butler County in the western part of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies approximately three miles west of the city of Butler.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8484000, -79.9620000 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: Meridian (-79.962, 40.8484)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.46 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
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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