How far is Point Marion, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Point Marion, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
73.55 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.75 mi
78.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.75 mi
Kilometers
78.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.55 mi
Kilometers
118.36 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM EDT
Return by in Point Marion
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Point Marion
2026-04-22T20:31
Arrive Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Point Marion
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
Lynn
PA

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Point Marion
31 mi
00h 41m
To Pittsburgh
42.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Point Marion and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Morgantown Road

    59 m · 3 sec · Morgantown Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Penn Street

    121 m · 9 sec · Penn Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 51

    1452 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

    38.2 mi · 55 min · Pittsburgh Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  18. 18

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pittsburgh Road
38.2 mi · 52%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
5.9 mi · 8%
Morgantown Road
5.63 mi · 8%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
3.66 mi · 5%
North Main Street
3.12 mi · 4%
Mon-Fayette Expressway
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pittsburgh Road

Turn left onto Pittsburgh Road

38.2 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynn
00h 41m from Point Marion
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Point Marion and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Point Marion to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Lynn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Point Marion and 42.6 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.58 one way or $21.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Point Marion and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Lynn

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

16 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

40 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Point Marion and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 48.75 mi (78.46 km).

Point Marion

#1 Point Marion

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,097
Coordinates39.7389700, -79.8986700
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 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
Start: Morgantown Road (-79.898784, 39.738932)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $10.58
Round trip
$21.17
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.58 $21.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.95 $12.83 $25.66
Diesel $5.98 $15.49 $30.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Point Marion and Pittsburgh. The current time is 20:31:06.

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.