How far is South Strabane, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from South Strabane, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.87 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.67 mi
36.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.67 mi
Kilometers
36.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.87 mi
Kilometers
56.11 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, May 31, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in South Strabane
Sun, May 31, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Strabane
2026-05-31T02:52
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, May 31, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Strabane
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Canonsburg
PA

Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From South Strabane
16.3 mi
00h 20m
To Pittsburgh
18.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Strabane and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Strabane Drive

    9 m · 2 sec · Strabane Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Anderson Drive

    639 ft · 28 sec · Anderson Drive

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto East National Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East National Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on East Maiden Street

    2823 ft · 50 sec · East Maiden Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    15 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Bridgeville

    1568 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Millers Run Road

    141 m · 18 sec · Millers Run Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Washington Pike

    64 m · 4 sec · Washington Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street

    644 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Grant Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Strabane 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 North
15 mi · 43%
East Maiden Street
4.96 mi · 14%
Greentree Road
3.93 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 7%
Washington Pike
2.01 mi · 6%
East National Pike
1.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 79 North

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

15 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canonsburg
00h 20m from South Strabane
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Strabane and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Strabane to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Canonsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from South Strabane and 18.5 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Strabane and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Canonsburg

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

57 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

68 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Strabane and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 22.67 mi (36.49 km).

South Strabane

#1 South Strabane

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Population9,449
Coordinates40.1384000, -80.1633900
Altitude356
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: Strabane Drive (-80.163386, 40.138391)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.05
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.03 $10.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.95 $6.09 $12.19
Diesel $5.98 $7.36 $14.71

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between South Strabane and Pittsburgh. The current time is 02:52:28.

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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.