How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Salix, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Salix, PA is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
82.26 mi
01h 59m
Flight
65.5 mi
105.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.5 mi
Kilometers
105.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.26 mi
Kilometers
132.38 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salix
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Fri, Oct 16, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-10-15T20:41
Arrive Salix
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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

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
Snyder
PA

Township in Blair County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
41 mi
00h 59m
To Salix
41.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    10.1 mi · 14 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 219 South: Johnstown

    2312 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1227 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto WPA Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · WPA Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Forest Hills Drive

    912 ft · 18 sec · Forest Hills Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Hills Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 54%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 17%
Admiral Peary Highway
10.1 mi · 12%
US 219 South
9.08 mi · 11%
WPA Road
2.28 mi · 3%
I 376 East
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
65.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
00h 59m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Salix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Pittsburgh and 41.2 miles from Salix.

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

The direct path is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 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 $25.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Salix.

Stop Ideas Near Snyder

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

17 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

33 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Salix. Straight-line distance: 65.5 mi (105.42 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 Salix

Situated within Cambria County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of 2,051 feet atop the Allegheny plateau.

Population0
Coordinates40.3000800, -78.7653000
Altitude625
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Salix (-78.7653, 40.30008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.99 L · about $12.95
Round trip
$25.89
5.8 gal · 21.98 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $12.95 $25.89
Mid-grade $4.93 $14.28 $28.56
Premium $5.31 $15.38 $30.77
Diesel $6.55 $18.99 $37.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Salix. The current time is 20:41:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.