How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Union City, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Union City, PA is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
122.02 mi
02h 30m
Flight
101.1 mi
162.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.1 mi
Kilometers
162.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.02 mi
Kilometers
196.37 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sun, May 31, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, May 31, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-05-31T00:40
Arrive Union City
Sun, May 31, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Jackson Center
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
61 mi
01h 15m
To Union City
61 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 12 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

    1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Parkway North

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 198: Saegertown, Conneautville

    1343 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto PA-198

    2.9 mi · 5 min · PA-198

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 6/Route 19

    76 m · 4 sec · Route 6/Route 19

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Route 6/Route 19

    81 m · 5 sec · Route 6/Route 19

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army

    945 ft · 15 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Army

  15. 15

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Church Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cussewago Street

    1272 ft · 31 sec · Cussewago Street

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1346 ft · 40 sec · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Venango Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Venango Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Church Street

    42 m · 12 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2895 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on West Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Center Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Meadville Road

    1870 ft · 37 sec · Meadville Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkway North
93.7 mi · 77%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
18.9 mi · 15%
PA-198
2.94 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.18 mi · 1%
West Center Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Veterans Bridge
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Parkway North

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson Center
01h 15m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Union City?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Pittsburgh and 61 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

89 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

94 mi away
125 West 14th Street
BUS

Jamestown, New York

118 mi away
111 West Third Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Union City. Straight-line distance: 101.1 mi (162.71 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
Union City

#2 Union City

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,097
Coordinates41.8995000, -79.8453300
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Union City (-79.84533, 41.8995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.95 $21.35 $42.70
Diesel $5.98 $25.77 $51.55

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Union City. The current time is 00:40:51.

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.