How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Rochester, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Rochester, PA is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Rochester.
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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 · 27 sec
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Continue on Pleasant Street
971 ft · 19 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Harmony Avenue
673 ft · 18 sec · Harmony Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Adams Street
74 m · 14 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Brighton Avenue
129 m · 11 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brighton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Rochester.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Rochester?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Sewickley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 13.2 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Sewickley
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 Sewickley.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 23.65 mi (38.06 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 Rochester
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,406 |
| Coordinates | 40.7022900, -80.2864500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rochester (-80.28645, 40.70229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
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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