How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Sturgeon, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Sturgeon, PA is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.34 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.95 mi
19.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.95 mi
Kilometers
19.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.34 mi
Kilometers
23.08 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sturgeon
Thu, Oct 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 9:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-10-15T20:42
Arrive Sturgeon
Thu, Oct 15, 9:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Heidelberg
PA

Suburb south-west of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA, population 1244

From Pittsburgh
7.1 mi
00h 13m
To Sturgeon
7.2 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Sturgeon.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Avenue

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1943 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on I 376 West

    1034 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

    1124 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie

    1222 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Jane Street

    135 m · 17 sec · Jane Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

    2046 ft · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Noblestown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nike Site Road

    2082 ft · 45 sec · Nike Site Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Gregg Station Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Gregg Station Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Noblestown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Noblestown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    1341 ft · 43 sec · Noblestown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Noblestown Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Noblestown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Noblestown Road
6.35 mi · 44%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
4.38 mi · 31%
Gregg Station Road
0.75 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.72 mi · 5%
Nike Site Road
0.39 mi · 3%
Mansfield Boulevard
0.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

4.38 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heidelberg
00h 13m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sturgeon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Sturgeon?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Heidelberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 7.2 miles from Sturgeon.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sturgeon.

Stop Ideas Near Heidelberg

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

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

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Union Station

10 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

59 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

60 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Sturgeon. Straight-line distance: 11.95 mi (19.23 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
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#2 Sturgeon

Situated within western Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of 942 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.3847900, -80.2108900
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Sturgeon (-80.21089, 40.38479)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.55
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $2.28 $4.55
Mid-grade $4.93 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $5.31 $2.71 $5.41
Diesel $6.55 $3.34 $6.68

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Sturgeon. The current time is 20:42:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.