How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Wheeling, WV?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Wheeling, WV is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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 Washington County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Wheeling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Wheeling.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1943 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on I 376 West
1034 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1124 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie
1222 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Jane Street
135 m · 17 sec · Jane Street
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Continue on Mansfield Boulevard
2046 ft · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Noblestown Road
2155 ft · 43 sec · Noblestown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1488 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Wheeling
1744 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
17.2 mi · 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
9.2 mi · 10 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · USS West Virginia Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250, WV 2: Wheeling, Moundsville
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
2609 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
140 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1615 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto 17th Street
102 m · 17 sec · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Chapline Street
98 m · 6 sec · Chapline Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapline Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Wheeling.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Noblestown Road
Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 00h 25m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Wheeling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Wheeling?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 28.6 miles from Pittsburgh and 28.8 miles from Wheeling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy near Wheeling.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
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 Washington.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Wheeling. Straight-line distance: 46.25 mi (74.43 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 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26,283 |
| Coordinates | 40.0639600, -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wheeling (-80.72091, 40.06396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $13.30 | $26.59 |
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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