How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Pulaski, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Pulaski, PA is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 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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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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Pulaski.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Pulaski.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
152 m · 21 sec · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto 6th Street
789 ft · 31 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Fort Duquesne Boulevard
777 ft · 31 sec · Fort Duquesne Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Duquesne Bridge
684 ft · 8 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard
105 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, PA 65 North
1531 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
24.5 mi · 40 min · Ohio River Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18 South, PA 68 East: Rochester
1026 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto New York Avenue
1219 ft · 34 sec · New York Avenue
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Turn right onto Adams Street
856 ft · 36 sec · Adams Street
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Turn left onto Virginia Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Virginia Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Virginia Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Rochester Road
2275 ft · 53 sec · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto Sunflower Road
806 ft · 21 sec · Sunflower Road
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Turn left onto 40th Avenue
100 m · 14 sec · 40th Avenue
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Continue on 41st Street
706 ft · 33 sec · 41st Street
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Turn right onto 39th Avenue
81 m · 12 sec · 39th Avenue
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Continue on 39th Avenue
746 ft · 38 sec · 39th Avenue
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Turn left onto 37th Street
30 m · 4 sec · 37th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 37th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Pulaski.
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.
Ohio River Boulevard
Continue on Ohio River Boulevard
24.5 mi · 00h 40m
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 Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Pulaski.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Pulaski?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 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?
Leetsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 14.5 miles from Pulaski.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $4.17 one way or $8.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Pulaski.
Stop Ideas Near Leetsdale
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 Leetsdale.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 25.69 mi (41.34 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 Pulaski
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,218 |
| Coordinates | 40.7350700, -80.2947800 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pulaski (-80.29478, 40.73507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.10 | $12.20 |
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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