How far is Springdale, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Springdale, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
17.27 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.12 mi
21.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.12 mi
Kilometers
21.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.27 mi
Kilometers
27.8 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Springdale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
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
Aspinwall
PA

City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Springdale
8.4 mi
00h 12m
To Pittsburgh
8.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
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 Springdale and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colfax Street

    18 m · 9 sec · Colfax Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pittsburgh Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Pittsburgh Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Freeport Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Indianola Road

    3036 ft · 1 min · Indianola Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

    55 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville

    1602 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1433 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge

  10. 10

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

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

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

    153 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springdale 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allegheny Valley Expressway
11.7 mi · 68%
Freeport Road
1.66 mi · 10%
Pittsburgh Street
1.25 mi · 7%
Indianola Road
0.57 mi · 3%
7th Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
I 579 South
0.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Allegheny Valley Expressway

Merge slight left onto Allegheny Valley Expressway

11.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aspinwall
00h 12m from Springdale
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springdale 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 Springdale to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Aspinwall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Springdale and 8.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springdale and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Aspinwall

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

48 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

59 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 13.12 mi (21.11 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population3,265
Coordinates40.5409000, -79.7839400
Altitude246
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: Colfax Street (-79.784094, 40.540896)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.31 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.62 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 Springdale and Pittsburgh. The current time is 04:59:10.

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.