How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Oakdale, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Oakdale, PA is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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
12.55 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.4 mi
16.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.4 mi
Kilometers
16.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.55 mi
Kilometers
20.19 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakdale
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 1:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive Oakdale
Sat, Apr 18, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Carnegie
PA

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Pittsburgh
6.3 mi
00h 11m
To Oakdale
6.3 mi
00h 11m

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
82°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

    1124 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie

    1222 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Jane Street

    135 m · 17 sec · Jane Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

    2046 ft · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Noblestown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nike Site Road

    2082 ft · 45 sec · Nike Site Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gregg Station Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gregg Station Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Noblestown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Noblestown Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Noblestown Road
4.54 mi · 36%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
4.38 mi · 35%
Gregg Station Road
0.75 mi · 6%
West Main Street
0.72 mi · 6%
Nike Site Road
0.39 mi · 3%
Mansfield Boulevard
0.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

4.38 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carnegie
00h 11m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:44 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 Oakdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Carnegie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 6.3 miles from Oakdale.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 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 Oakdale.

Stop Ideas Near Carnegie

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

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

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Union Station

9 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

60 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

60 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 10.4 mi (16.74 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
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#2 Oakdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,423
Coordinates40.3981200, -80.1856100
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Oakdale (-80.18561, 40.39812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.68 L · about $1.80
Round trip
$3.60
0.88 gal · 3.36 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.80 $3.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.02 $4.05
Premium $4.95 $2.18 $4.36
Diesel $5.98 $2.63 $5.26

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 Oakdale. The current time is 00:29:22.

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.