How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Williamsburg, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Williamsburg, PA is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
41.44 mi
00h 58m
Flight
35.59 mi
57.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.59 mi
Kilometers
57.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.44 mi
Kilometers
66.69 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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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 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Williamsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Pleasantville
PA

Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
20.7 mi
00h 29m
To Williamsburg
20.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bigelow Square

    111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bigelow Boulevard

    871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1955 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1667 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28: Etna

    1890 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    36.8 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Butler, West Kittanning

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    96 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2033 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    62 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Franklin Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Butler Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Allegheny Avenue

    858 ft · 40 sec · Allegheny Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Poplar Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cherry Alley

    67 m · 16 sec · Cherry Alley

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.8 mi · 89%
US 422 West
1.2 mi · 3%
Butler Road
1.14 mi · 3%
Franklin Hill Road
0.75 mi · 2%
I 579
0.37 mi · 1%
PA 28
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Allegheny Valley Expressway

Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

36.8 mi · 00h 48m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasantville
00h 29m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Pleasantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 20.8 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasantville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

45 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

68 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 35.59 mi (57.27 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
Williamsburg

#2 Williamsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,167
Coordinates40.8100600, -79.5231000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Williamsburg (-79.5231, 40.81006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.54 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.08 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Williamsburg. The current time is 00:05:19.

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.