How far is Strongstown, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Strongstown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.18 mi
01h 37m
Flight
56.97 mi
91.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.97 mi
Kilometers
91.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.18 mi
Kilometers
103.29 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM EDT
Return by in Strongstown
Thu, Oct 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strongstown
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 4:20 PM 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
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strongstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Alexandria
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Strongstown
32 mi
00h 48m
To Pittsburgh
32.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Benjamin Franklin Highway

    55 m · 9 sec · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 22 West: Blairsville

    1306 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    41 mi · 1 hr 1 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strongstown 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
41 mi · 64%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 21%
Second Avenue
0.48 mi · 1%
US 22 West
0.25 mi
Ross Street
0.19 mi
Grant Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

41 mi · 01h 01m

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Alexandria
00h 48m from Strongstown
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Strongstown and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strongstown to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 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?

New Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Strongstown and 32.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Strongstown and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near New Alexandria

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

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

RAIL

Latrobe station

9 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Connellsville station

45 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strongstown and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 56.97 mi (91.68 km).

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#1 Strongstown

Situated within Pine Township in eastern Indiana County, this small unincorporated community rests on a high plateau of the Allegheny Mountains in western Pennsylvania.

Population0
Coordinates40.5528500, -78.9216900
Altitude576
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: Strongstown (-78.92169, 40.55285)
End: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.57 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
4.52 gal · 17.14 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.93 $11.13 $22.26
Premium $5.31 $11.99 $23.98
Diesel $6.55 $14.80 $29.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Strongstown and Pittsburgh. The current time is 14:42:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.