How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Wilson, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Wilson, PA is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Wilson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Wilson.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
1312 ft · 37 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right
1219 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
2025 ft · 57 sec · Birmingham Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
3.5 mi · 8 min · East Carson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 885 South: Glass Run Road, Mifflin Road
636 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 885 South: Streets Run Road, Mifflin Road
575 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Mifflin Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Mifflin Road
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Turn straight onto Buttermilk Hollow Road
2386 ft · 42 sec · Buttermilk Hollow Road
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Turn left onto Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pittsburgh McKeesport Boulevard
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Continue on Richland Avenue
1133 ft · 20 sec · Richland Avenue
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Turn right onto Elizabeth Road
2492 ft · 57 sec · Elizabeth Road
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Turn right onto Clairton Dravosburg Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Clairton Dravosburg Road
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Turn left onto North State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Wilson.
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.
East Carson Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Carson Street
3.53 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Clear near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Wilson?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
West Homestead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 6.5 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pittsburgh and Mostly Clear near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near West Homestead
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 West Homestead.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 10.56 mi (17 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 Wilson
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 7,784 |
| Coordinates | 40.3100700, -79.8914400 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-79.89144, 40.31007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.09 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
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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