How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Vandergrift, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Vandergrift, PA is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
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.
City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Vandergrift.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Vandergrift.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1667 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: Etna
1890 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
15.7 mi · 23 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Russellton, Creighton
2099 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pittsburgh Northeast Airport, Creighton, New Kensington Bridge
78 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Crawford Run Road
85 m · 16 sec · Crawford Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Freeport Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road
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Turn left onto New Kensington Bridge
1621 ft · 28 sec · New Kensington Bridge
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Turn slight right
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Industrial Boulevard
945 ft · 31 sec · Industrial Boulevard
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Turn left onto 7th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Street
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Turn left onto Stevenson Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Greenwood Road
1883 ft · 52 sec · Greenwood Road
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Continue on Markle Road
736 ft · 20 sec · Markle Road
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Continue on Melwood Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Melwood Road
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Continue on Hyde Park Road
2819 ft · 56 sec · Hyde Park Road
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Custer Avenue
54 m · 15 sec · Custer Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Washington Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Vandergrift.
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.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway
15.7 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Vandergrift.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Vandergrift?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
New Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 16.3 miles from Vandergrift.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Vandergrift.
Stop Ideas Near New Kensington
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 New Kensington.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Vandergrift. Straight-line distance: 25.26 mi (40.66 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 Vandergrift
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,832 |
| Coordinates | 40.6028400, -79.5647700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vandergrift (-79.56477, 40.60284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.88 | $13.75 |
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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