How far is Prospect, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Prospect, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.49 mi
01h 26m
Flight
57.5 mi
92.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.5 mi
Kilometers
92.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.49 mi
Kilometers
108.61 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT
Return by in Prospect
Sun, Apr 19, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prospect
2026-04-19T11:10
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prospect
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
New Alexandria
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Prospect
33.5 mi
00h 43m
To Pittsburgh
34 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on William Penn Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · William Penn Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Walnut Street

    740 ft · 17 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Johns Street

    128 m · 14 sec · Johns Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    832 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2385 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Laurel Avenue

    2477 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue

  8. 8

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

    1689 ft · 58 sec · Strayer Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Harold Avenue

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Harold Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward US 22 West: Blairsville

    861 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    40 mi · 1 hr · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  15. 15

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
40 mi · 59%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 20%
Harold Avenue
9.14 mi · 14%
Broad Street
1.21 mi · 2%
William Penn Avenue
0.65 mi · 1%
Second Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

40 mi · 01h 00m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Alexandria
00h 43m from Prospect
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Prospect and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Prospect and 34 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.72 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Prospect and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

9 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 57.5 mi (92.53 km).

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#1 Prospect

Borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,112
Coordinates40.3345200, -78.9122500
Altitude438
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: William Penn Avenue (-78.912265, 40.334528)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.01 L · about $9.72
Round trip
$19.45
4.76 gal · 18.02 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.72 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.95 $11.79 $23.58
Diesel $5.98 $14.23 $28.46

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 Prospect and Pittsburgh. The current time is 11:10:53.

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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.