How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Sterling, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Sterling, PA is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
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.
Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Sleet then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Sterling.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Cresson, Lilly
1950 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 53 North: Cresson
90 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on Gallitzin Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · Gallitzin Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1116 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Liberty Street
832 ft · 21 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1861 ft · 37 sec · Market Street
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Continue on Clearfield Valley Boulevard
5.6 mi · 10 min · Clearfield Valley Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Glendale Valley Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · Glendale Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto Executive Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Executive Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Skyline Drive
2140 ft · 49 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Executive Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · Executive Drive
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Continue on Cambria Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cambria Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Viola Pike
2634 ft · 53 sec · Viola Pike
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Turn right onto Prison Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Prison Highway
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Continue on Ginter Morann Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Ginter Morann Highway
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Continue on Morann Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Morann Avenue
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Continue on Brisbin Street
1138 ft · 27 sec · Brisbin Street
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Street
134 m · 15 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Continue on Spring Street
2920 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Sterling Avenue
1129 ft · 50 sec · Sterling Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sterling Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Sterling.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Sleet then Partly Sunny near Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Sterling?
The road trip is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Armagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Pittsburgh and 57.2 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.47 one way or $32.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Chance Sleet then Partly Sunny near Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near Armagh
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 Armagh.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 90.8 mi (146.13 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 Sterling
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,420 |
| Coordinates | 40.8303400, -78.3419600 |
| Altitude | 466 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sterling (-78.34196, 40.83034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.47 | $32.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.53 | $37.07 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.10 | $48.20 |
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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