How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Prospect, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Prospect, PA is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Prospect.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Prospect.
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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
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
41.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 403: Dilltown, Johnstown
1070 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Cramer Pike
7.9 mi · 13 min · Cramer Pike
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cooper Avenue
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Turn left onto Iron Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Iron Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1332 ft · 44 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
1097 ft · 29 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
2371 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn left onto Washington Street
865 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Johns Street
128 m · 9 sec · Johns Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
740 ft · 13 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto William Penn Avenue
1 km · 1 min · William Penn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · William Penn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Prospect.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
William Penn Highway
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
41.1 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Prospect.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Prospect?
The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 33.9 miles from Prospect.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Prospect.
Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria
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 New Alexandria.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Johnstown
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Prospect. Straight-line distance: 57.5 mi (92.53 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 Prospect
Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,112 |
| Coordinates | 40.3345200, -78.9122500 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect (-78.91225, 40.33452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $4.09 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.99 | $21.98 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.84 | $23.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
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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