How far is Rockland, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Rockland, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
90.48 mi
01h 37m
Flight
56.17 mi
90.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.17 mi
Kilometers
90.39 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.48 mi
Kilometers
145.62 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Rockland
Sat, Apr 18, 11:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-04-18T08:14
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plain Grove
PA

Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

From Rockland
45.2 mi
00h 48m
To Pittsburgh
45.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rockland Station Road

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Rockland Station Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittsville Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · Pittsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kennerdell Road

    8.3 mi · 14 min · Kennerdell Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 3008

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 3008

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Richard Frame Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pittsburgh Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pittsburgh Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1983 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue

    153 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
45.5 mi · 50%
Parkway North
11.4 mi · 13%
Keystone Shortway
9.61 mi · 11%
Kennerdell Road
8.33 mi · 9%
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
3.98 mi · 4%
State Route 3008
2.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 79 South

Merge slight left

45.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plain Grove
00h 48m from Rockland
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rockland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Rockland to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Rockland and 45.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.03 one way or $26.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rockland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

81 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

104 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 56.17 mi (90.39 km).

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#1 Rockland

Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates41.2322800, -79.7517200
Altitude289
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: Rockland Station Road (-79.751736, 41.232305)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.09 L · about $13.03
Round trip
$26.07
6.38 gal · 24.18 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.03 $26.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.67 $29.34
Premium $4.95 $15.80 $31.61
Diesel $5.98 $19.08 $38.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockland and Pittsburgh. The current time is 08:14:00.

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.