How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Saxonburg, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Saxonburg, PA is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Saxonburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Saxonburg.
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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
17.9 mi · 34 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Continue on Saxonburg Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saxonburg Boulevard
107 m · 7 sec · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Saxonburg Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Saxonburg Boulevard
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Continue on Pittsburgh Street
2841 ft · 59 sec · Pittsburgh Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1114 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rebecca Street
1206 ft · 29 sec · North Rebecca Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
8 m · 1 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Saxonburg.
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
17.9 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Saxonburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Saxonburg?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Russellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 14.2 miles from Saxonburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Saxonburg.
Stop Ideas Near Russellton
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 Russellton.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Saxonburg. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.21 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 Saxonburg
Borough in Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,425 |
| Coordinates | 40.7539500, -79.8100500 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saxonburg (-79.81005, 40.75395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.64 | $9.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
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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