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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.49 mi
00h 52m
Flight
23.74 mi
38.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.74 mi
Kilometers
38.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.49 mi
Kilometers
45.85 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saxonburg
Sat, May 30, 6:42 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, May 30, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-05-30T17:50
Arrive Saxonburg
Sat, May 30, 6:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Russellton
PA

Census designated place

From Pittsburgh
14.2 mi
00h 26m
To Saxonburg
14.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bigelow Square

    111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

    871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1667 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: Etna

    1890 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 8 North: Butler

    1353 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto William Flinn Highway

    2369 ft · 47 sec · William Flinn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Butler Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Butler Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Saxonburg Boulevard

    17.9 mi · 34 min · Saxonburg Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Saxonburg Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saxonburg Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saxonburg Boulevard

    107 m · 7 sec · Saxonburg Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Saxonburg Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Saxonburg Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Pittsburgh Street

    2841 ft · 59 sec · Pittsburgh Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1114 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rebecca Street

    1206 ft · 29 sec · North Rebecca Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Water Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saxonburg Boulevard
20.8 mi · 73%
Allegheny Valley Expressway
3.9 mi · 14%
Butler Street
0.72 mi · 3%
Pittsburgh Street
0.54 mi · 2%
William Flinn Highway
0.45 mi · 2%
I 579
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellton
00h 26m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

50 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

69 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Saxonburg. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.21 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
Saxonburg

#2 Saxonburg

Borough in Pennsylvania, USA

Population1,425
Coordinates40.7539500, -79.8100500
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Saxonburg (-79.81005, 40.75395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $4.13
Round trip
$8.25
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Saxonburg. The current time is 17:50:01.

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.