How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Redstone, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Redstone, PA is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.38 mi
01h 00m
Flight
27.23 mi
43.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.23 mi
Kilometers
43.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.38 mi
Kilometers
58.54 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redstone
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Redstone
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 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
Elizabeth
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

From Pittsburgh
18.2 mi
00h 30m
To Redstone
18.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    1312 ft · 35 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Crosstown Boulevard

    774 ft · 15 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2795 ft · 1 min · Liberty Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  6. 6

    Continue on West Liberty Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · West Liberty Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51: Uniontown

    719 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Clairton Boulevard

    27.7 mi · 43 min · Clairton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1246 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Fayette City Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Fayette City Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fayette City Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clairton Boulevard
28 mi · 77%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.67 mi · 10%
Fayette City Road
2.47 mi · 7%
Liberty Tunnels
1.17 mi · 3%
Liberty Bridge
0.53 mi · 1%
Sixth Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clairton Boulevard

Continue on Clairton Boulevard

27.7 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabeth
00h 30m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Redstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 18.2 miles from Redstone.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Redstone.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

38 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

43 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Redstone. Straight-line distance: 27.23 mi (43.83 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
Redstone

#2 Redstone

Township in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Population5,241
Coordinates40.0748000, -79.8036500
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Redstone (-79.80365, 40.0748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 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 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.46
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.23 $10.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.89 $11.77
Premium $4.95 $6.34 $12.68
Diesel $5.98 $7.65 $15.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Redstone. The current time is 00:07:48.

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.