How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Sparta, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Sparta, PA is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Sparta.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1943 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on I 376 West
1034 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1124 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie
1222 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Jane Street
135 m · 17 sec · Jane Street
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Continue on Mansfield Boulevard
2046 ft · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Noblestown Road
2155 ft · 43 sec · Noblestown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1488 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Wheeling
1744 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 221: Taylorstown
806 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto East Buffalo Church Road
139 m · 15 sec · East Buffalo Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Bridge Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · South Bridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Prosperity Pike
704 ft · 19 sec · Prosperity Pike
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Turn right onto Sparta Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Sparta Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prosperity Pike
1198 ft · 26 sec · Prosperity Pike
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Turn right onto McCormick Lane
25 m · 5 sec · McCormick Lane
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Continue on McCormick Lane
86 m · 13 sec · McCormick Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McCormick Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Sparta.
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.
Noblestown Road
Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Sparta?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 21.3 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near Houston
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 Houston.
Union Station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 33.17 mi (53.38 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 Sparta
Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,708 |
| Coordinates | 40.0286800, -80.3186800 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparta (-80.31868, 40.02868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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