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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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 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
44.5 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
9 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 8: Franklin - Oil City Area, Barkeyville
1629 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh Road
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Continue on Richard Frame Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 308 South: Pearl, Bullion
1561 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Route 3008
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 3008
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Continue on Kennerdell Road
8.3 mi · 14 min · Kennerdell Road
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Turn right onto Pittsville Road
1.7 mi · 6 min · Pittsville Road
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Turn right onto Rockland Station Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plain Grove.
Union Station
Alliance
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Rockland. Straight-line distance: 56.17 mi (90.39 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 Rockland
Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,318 |
| Coordinates | 41.2322800, -79.7517200 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockland (-79.75172, 41.23228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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