How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Whitaker, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Whitaker, PA is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 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
9.35 mi
00h 18m
Flight
6.3 mi
10.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.3 mi
Kilometers
10.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.35 mi
Kilometers
15.04 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 Whitaker
Sat, Apr 18, 2:06 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T01:48
Arrive Whitaker
Sat, Apr 18, 2:06 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
4.7 mi
00h 09m
To Whitaker
4.7 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
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Edgewood, Swissvale

    582 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Swissvale

    1003 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Swissvale

    31 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Monongahela Avenue

    761 ft · 29 sec · Monongahela Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Schoyer Avenue

    49 m · 11 sec · Schoyer Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Monongahela Avenue

    2792 ft · 1 min · Monongahela Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Miller Street

    1267 ft · 37 sec · Miller Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harriet Street

    742 ft · 20 sec · Harriet Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Rankin Boulevard

    2219 ft · 1 min · Rankin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kenmawr Avenue

    68 m · 15 sec · Kenmawr Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    145 m · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Rankin Bridge

    2561 ft · 2 min · Rankin Bridge

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    1135 ft · 37 sec · River Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mifflin Road

    731 ft · 20 sec · Mifflin Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mifflin Street

    928 ft · 27 sec · Mifflin Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Whitaker Way

    159 m · 19 sec · Whitaker Way

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hamilton Street

    1044 ft · 46 sec · Hamilton Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
236.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5.39 mi · 58%
Monongahela Avenue
0.67 mi · 7%
Rankin Bridge
0.49 mi · 5%
Rankin Boulevard
0.42 mi · 4%
I 376 East
0.39 mi · 4%
Grant Street
0.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

5.39 mi · 00h 07m

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
+3 mi
6.3 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 Whitaker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 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 4.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 4.7 miles from Whitaker.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 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 Whitaker.

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 Whitaker. Straight-line distance: 6.3 mi (10.14 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
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#2 Whitaker

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,225
Coordinates40.3984000, -79.8897700
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Whitaker (-79.88977, 40.3984)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.25 L · about $1.35
Round trip
$2.70
0.66 gal · 2.5 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.35 $2.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.52 $3.04
Premium $4.95 $1.63 $3.27
Diesel $5.98 $1.97 $3.95

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 Whitaker. The current time is 01:48:06.

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.