How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Russellton, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Russellton, PA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Russellton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Russellton.
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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
1667 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: Etna
1890 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward PA 8 North: Butler
1353 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right onto William Flinn Highway
2369 ft · 47 sec · William Flinn Highway
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Continue on Butler Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Butler Street
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Turn right onto Saxonburg Boulevard
8 mi · 16 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Turn right onto Russellton-Dorseyville Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Russellton-Dorseyville Road
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Continue on Michael Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Michael Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Michael Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Russellton.
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.
Saxonburg Boulevard
Turn right onto Saxonburg Boulevard
8.03 mi · 00h 16m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Russellton?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 8.4 miles from Russellton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Etna
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 Etna.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Russellton. Straight-line distance: 14.45 mi (23.26 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 Russellton
Census designated place
| Population | 1,440 |
| Coordinates | 40.6114600, -79.8370000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russellton (-79.837, 40.61146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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