How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Williams, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Williams, PA is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
97.2 mi
02h 16m
Flight
77.24 mi
124.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.24 mi
Kilometers
124.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.2 mi
Kilometers
156.43 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams
Wed, Jun 3, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Wed, Jun 3, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-06-03T03:26
Arrive Williams
Wed, Jun 3, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Donegal
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
48.5 mi
01h 08m
To Williams
48.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn right

    125 m · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brotherton Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Brotherton Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Glades Pike

    10 mi · 18 min · Glades Pike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Glen Savage Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Glen Savage Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Burkett Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Burkett Hill Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Shaffers Run Road

    2725 ft · 2 min · Shaffers Run Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Fairhope Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Fairhope Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairhope Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
62.1 mi · 64%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 14%
Glades Pike
10 mi · 10%
Glen Savage Road
4.62 mi · 5%
Fairhope Road
2.19 mi · 2%
Burkett Hill Road
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

62.1 mi · 01h 07m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donegal
01h 08m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Williams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 48.7 miles from Williams.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Williams.

Stop Ideas Near Donegal

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

23 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

46 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Williams. Straight-line distance: 77.24 mi (124.3 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
Williams

#2 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Williams (-78.77057, 39.83064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.98 L · about $14.01
Round trip
$28.03
6.86 gal · 25.96 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.01 $28.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.77 $31.55
Premium $4.95 $16.99 $33.98
Diesel $5.98 $20.51 $41.02

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Williams. The current time is 03:26:06.

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.