How far is Pittsburgh, PA from West Homestead, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to West Homestead, PA is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.9 mi
00h 18m
Flight
5.47 mi
8.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.47 mi
Kilometers
8.8 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.9 mi
Kilometers
12.71 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Homestead
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T01:49
Arrive West Homestead
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Greenfield
PA

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
3.9 mi
00h 09m
To West Homestead
4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and West Homestead.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Squirrel Hill, Homestead

    1294 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Beechwood Boulevard

    2685 ft · 2 min · Beechwood Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Browns Hill Road

    1 km · 2 min · Browns Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Homestead Grays Bridge

    1 km · 2 min · Homestead Grays Bridge

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 8th Avenue

    1933 ft · 41 sec · West 8th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    1281 ft · 49 sec · West 7th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    60 m · 10 sec · Evans Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Basic Avenue

    2626 ft · 2 min · Basic Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Basic Avenue

    74 m · 11 sec · Basic Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Niceville Street

    765 ft · 33 sec · Niceville Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Fieldstone Drive

    1249 ft · 1 min · Fieldstone Drive

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edgewood Drive

    17 m · 2 sec · Edgewood Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edgewood Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
215.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
3.62 mi · 46%
Homestead Grays Bridge
0.63 mi · 8%
Browns Hill Road
0.63 mi · 8%
Basic Avenue
0.54 mi · 7%
Beechwood Boulevard
0.51 mi · 6%
I 376 East
0.39 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

3.62 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
00h 09m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Homestead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to West Homestead?

The road trip is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 4 miles from West Homestead.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Homestead.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

5 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

49 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

54 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and West Homestead. Straight-line distance: 5.47 mi (8.8 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
West Homestead

#2 West Homestead

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,854
Coordinates40.3939600, -79.9119900
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: West Homestead (-79.91199, 40.39396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.05 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.56 gal · 2.1 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.29 $2.58
Premium $4.95 $1.39 $2.77
Diesel $5.98 $1.67 $3.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and West Homestead. The current time is 01:49:53.

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.