How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Unity, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Unity, PA is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Unity.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Unity.
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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
8.6 mi · 12 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 130: Churchill
749 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Churchill Road
963 ft · 23 sec · Churchill Road
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Turn slight right onto PA 130 West: Penn Hills
63 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight right onto Beulah Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beulah Road
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Turn right onto Frankstown Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Frankstown Road
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Turn right onto Saltsburg Road
150 m · 14 sec · Saltsburg Road
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Turn left onto Leechburg Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Leechburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Leechburg Road
2530 ft · 1 min · Leechburg Road
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Turn right onto Siple Street
139 m · 21 sec · Siple Street
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Continue on Siple Street
111 m · 17 sec · Siple Street
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Turn left onto Perry Street
731 ft · 32 sec · Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Unity.
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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
8.57 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Unity?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Wilkinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 8.2 miles from Unity.
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 4.4 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 $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Wilkinsburg
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 Wilkinsburg.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Unity. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.19 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 Unity
Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 21,600 |
| Coordinates | 40.4922900, -79.7794900 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Unity (-79.77949, 40.49229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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