How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Waynesburg, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Waynesburg, PA is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
51.41 mi
01h 11m
Flight
38.82 mi
62.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.82 mi
Kilometers
62.48 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.41 mi
Kilometers
82.74 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive Waynesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Washington
PA

City in Washington County, Kansas

From Pittsburgh
25.7 mi
00h 35m
To Waynesburg
25.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2155 ft · 43 sec · Noblestown Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1488 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

    2903 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

    19.6 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 21: Masontown, Waynesburg

    899 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Roy E. Furman Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Roy E. Furman Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East High Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Porter Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Porter Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Porter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 south
19.6 mi · 38%
Noblestown Road
19.4 mi · 38%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
4.38 mi · 9%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.98 mi · 6%
Roy E. Furman Highway
0.91 mi · 2%
East High Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 79 south

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

19.6 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 35m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Waynesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 25.7 miles from Waynesburg.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Waynesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

58 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

75 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Waynesburg. Straight-line distance: 38.82 mi (62.48 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
Waynesburg

#2 Waynesburg

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

Population3,857
Coordinates39.8964600, -80.1792300
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Waynesburg (-80.17923, 39.89646)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.32 $16.65
Premium $4.95 $8.97 $17.93
Diesel $5.98 $10.82 $21.65

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Waynesburg. The current time is 00:58:32.

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.