How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Mount Pleasant, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.3 mi · 20 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2792 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 119, PA Turnpike 66: Connellsville, Greensburg, Delmont
2778 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 119 South: Connellsville
3223 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
4.7 mi · 5 min · Amos K Hutchinson Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 31: Mount Pleasant, Ruffs Dale
1018 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 31
2505 ft · 54 sec · State Route 31
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Diamond Street
54 m · 6 sec · North Diamond Street
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Turn right onto North Alley
53 m · 13 sec · North Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 20.5 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Manor
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 Manor.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 31.31 mi (50.39 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 Mount Pleasant
Situated in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough lies within Westmoreland County at a mean elevation of 1,158 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1489600, -79.5411500 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-79.54115, 40.14896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.50 | $18.99 |
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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