How far is Saint Thomas, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Saint Thomas, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Thomas and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Thomas and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Schoolhouse Road
6 m · 2 sec · Schoolhouse Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Way West
6.5 mi · 9 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincoln Way West
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike
110 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1913 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
104.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Thomas and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Saint Thomas and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Thomas to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Shanksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Saint Thomas and 76.9 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Thomas and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Shanksville
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 Shanksville.
Johnstown
Grantsville, MD
Frostburg, MD
Cumberland station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Thomas and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 121.53 mi (195.58 km).
#1 Saint Thomas
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,039 |
| Coordinates | 39.9175900, -77.7977700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.80 | $53.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.35 | $64.70 |
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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