How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Saint Clair, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Saint Clair, PA is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.75 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.11 mi
3.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.11 mi
Kilometers
3.39 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.75 mi
Kilometers
4.43 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Clair
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T00:31
Arrive Saint Clair
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Knoxville
PA

Borough in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States

From Pittsburgh
1.4 mi
00h 03m
To Saint Clair
1.4 mi
00h 03m

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
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Saint Clair.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    1312 ft · 37 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    595 ft · 13 sec · Forbes Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Armstrong Tunnel

    1445 ft · 31 sec · Armstrong Tunnel

  5. 5

    Continue on South 10th Street Bridge

    2141 ft · 54 sec · South 10th Street Bridge

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Carson Street

    2239 ft · 1 min · East Carson Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 18th Street

    2469 ft · 58 sec · South 18th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mission Street

    1095 ft · 32 sec · Mission Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sterling Street

    846 ft · 37 sec · Sterling Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Wellington Street

    135 m · 20 sec · Wellington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Eleanor Street

    1340 ft · 1 min · Eleanor Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Charcot Street

    133 m · 21 sec · Charcot Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Clover Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Clover Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clover Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
500 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 18th Street
0.47 mi · 17%
East Carson Street
0.42 mi · 15%
South 10th Street Bridge
0.41 mi · 15%
Armstrong Tunnel
0.27 mi · 10%
Eleanor Street
0.25 mi · 9%
Sixth Avenue
0.25 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

South 18th Street

Turn right onto South 18th Street

0.47 mi · 58 sec

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
2.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knoxville
00h 03m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Saint Clair?

The road trip is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Knoxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 1.4 miles from Saint Clair.

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

The direct path is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.41 one way or $0.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 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 Saint Clair.

Stop Ideas Near Knoxville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

3 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

53 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

56 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Saint Clair. Straight-line distance: 2.11 mi (3.39 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 Saint Clair

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,823
Coordinates40.4164600, -79.9714400
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Saint Clair (-79.97144, 40.41646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.1 gal
0.37 L · about $0.41
Round trip
$0.82
0.2 gal · 0.74 L
Estimated CO2
0.9 kg one way
Round trip: 1.8 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.41 $0.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.46 $0.92
Premium $4.95 $0.50 $0.99
Diesel $5.98 $0.60 $1.20

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 Saint Clair. The current time is 00:31:16.

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.