How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Midland, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Midland, PA is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.09 mi
00h 51m
Flight
27.12 mi
43.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.12 mi
Kilometers
43.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.09 mi
Kilometers
58.08 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T02:00
Arrive Midland
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
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
Clinton
PA

Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
18 mi
00h 25m
To Midland
18.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1943 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on I 376 West

    1034 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

  6. 6

    Continue on Airport Parkway

    2 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Airport Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    5 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Aliquippa

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Green Garden Road

    112 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    59 m · 5 sec · Mill Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Green Garden Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Green Garden Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Shippingport Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Shippingport Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Shippingport Bridge

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shippingport Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Midland Avenue

    1338 ft · 28 sec · Midland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    15 m · 2 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
9.94 mi · 28%
Airport Expressway
7.83 mi · 22%
Green Garden Road
6.08 mi · 17%
Beaver Valley Expressway
5.04 mi · 14%
Shippingport Road
2.67 mi · 7%
Airport Parkway
1.96 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
27.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 25m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Pittsburgh and 18.1 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Midland.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

79 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

79 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Midland. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.65 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
Midland

#2 Midland

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,440
Coordinates40.6325700, -80.4464500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Midland (-80.44645, 40.63257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Midland. The current time is 02:00:01.

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.