How far is Sterling, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Sterling, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 113.7 miles (183 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Community in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Sleet then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sterling and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sterling and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Sterling Avenue
1129 ft · 51 sec · Sterling Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spring Street
2920 ft · 1 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Elizabeth Street
134 m · 22 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto Brisbin Street
1138 ft · 23 sec · Brisbin Street
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Continue on Morann Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Morann Avenue
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Continue on Ginter Morann Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Ginter Morann Highway
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Continue on Prison Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Prison Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Viola Pike
2634 ft · 53 sec · Viola Pike
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Turn right onto Cambria Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cambria Street
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Continue on Executive Drive
2.7 mi · 5 min · Executive Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Skyline Drive
2140 ft · 47 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto Executive Drive
3.3 mi · 6 min · Executive Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Glendale Valley Boulevard
3.6 mi · 5 min · Glendale Valley Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Clearfield Valley Boulevard
5.6 mi · 10 min · Clearfield Valley Boulevard
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Continue on Market Street
1861 ft · 41 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Liberty Street
832 ft · 19 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1116 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Gallitzin Road
7.9 mi · 12 min · Gallitzin Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
6.2 mi · 7 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 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 Sterling 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.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Chance Sleet then Partly Sunny leaving Sterling 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 Sterling to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 113.7 miles (183 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Armagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Sterling and 57 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Sleet then Partly Sunny around Sterling and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Armagh
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 Armagh.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sterling and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 90.8 mi (146.13 km).
#1 Sterling
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,420 |
| Coordinates | 40.8303400, -78.3419600 |
| Altitude | 466 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.38 | $32.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.87 | $39.73 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.98 | $47.96 |
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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