How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Southwest Greensburg, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Southwest Greensburg, PA is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
33.49 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.79 mi
41.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.79 mi
Kilometers
41.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.49 mi
Kilometers
53.9 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southwest Greensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T13:53
Arrive Southwest Greensburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Murrysville
PA

Municipality in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
16.7 mi
00h 25m
To Southwest Greensburg
16.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Southwest Greensburg.

  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

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    11 mi · 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wendel Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wendel Road

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Tollgate Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Tollgate Hill Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Pittsburgh Street

    2974 ft · 57 sec · West Pittsburgh Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    636 ft · 13 sec · North Spring Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Spring Avenue

    1404 ft · 1 min · South Spring Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stanton Street

    46 m · 12 sec · Stanton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Mace Street

    2086 ft · 2 min · Mace Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Weaver Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Weaver Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weaver Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 41%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
11 mi · 33%
Lincoln Highway
4.78 mi · 14%
Wendel Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Tollgate Hill Road
0.66 mi · 2%
West Pittsburgh Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

13.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murrysville
00h 25m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Southwest Greensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Southwest Greensburg?

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Murrysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 16.8 miles from Southwest Greensburg.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.82 one way or $9.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Southwest Greensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Murrysville

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

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

RAIL

Greensburg

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

Union Station

25 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Latrobe station

29 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

46 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Southwest Greensburg. Straight-line distance: 25.79 mi (41.5 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
Southwest Greensburg

#2 Southwest Greensburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,002
Coordinates40.2911800, -79.5469800
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Southwest Greensburg (-79.54698, 40.29118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.82
Round trip
$9.64
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.82 $9.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.43 $10.85
Premium $4.95 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $5.98 $7.06 $14.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Southwest Greensburg. The current time is 13:53:49.

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.