How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Waterford, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Waterford, PA is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Waterford.
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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
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
11 mi · 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Turn left onto Wendel Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Wendel Road
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
4.8 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Tollgate Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tollgate Hill Road
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Continue on West Pittsburgh Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
16 mi · 24 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto South Market Street
769 ft · 14 sec · South Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Market Street
103 m · 8 sec · North Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Market Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Menoher Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Menoher Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Menoher Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Waterford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
16 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Waterford?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Adamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 27.9 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Adamsburg
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 Adamsburg.
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Union Station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 45.48 mi (73.19 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 Waterford
Situated within the rugged terrain of the Laurel Highlands region of southwestern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community lies in Westmoreland County at an elevation of approximately 1,319 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2545200, -79.1675300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-79.16753, 40.25452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $4.46 | $8.79 | $17.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
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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