How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Rockland, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Rockland, PA is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
89.79 mi
02h 01m
Flight
56.17 mi
90.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.17 mi
Kilometers
90.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.79 mi
Kilometers
144.5 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockland
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 1:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive Rockland
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plain Grove
PA

Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
44.9 mi
01h 00m
To Rockland
44.9 mi
01h 00m

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
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bigelow Square

    111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

    871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    44.5 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Franklin - Oil City Area, Barkeyville

    1629 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Richard Frame Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 308 South: Pearl, Bullion

    1561 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Route 3008

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 3008

  17. 17

    Continue on Kennerdell Road

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Kennerdell Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pittsville Road

    1.7 mi · 6 min · Pittsville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Rockland Station Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockland Station Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
56.1 mi · 63%
Keystone Shortway
9.05 mi · 10%
Kennerdell Road
8.33 mi · 9%
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
3.96 mi · 4%
State Route 3008
2.36 mi · 3%
Rockland Station Road
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Merge slight left

44.5 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plain Grove
01h 00m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 44.9 miles from Rockland.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rockland.

Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

81 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

104 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 56.17 mi (90.39 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 Rockland

Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates41.2322800, -79.7517200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Rockland (-79.75172, 41.23228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.91
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.95 $25.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.58 $29.16
Premium $4.95 $15.70 $31.41
Diesel $5.98 $18.96 $37.91

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 Rockland. The current time is 09:38:12.

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.