How far is Sugarcreek, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Sugarcreek, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.09 mi
01h 30m
Flight
68.03 mi
109.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.03 mi
Kilometers
109.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.09 mi
Kilometers
143.37 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, May 30, 10:09 PM EDT
Return by in Sugarcreek
Sat, May 30, 11:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugarcreek
2026-05-30T20:39
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, May 30, 10:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugarcreek
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
Plain Grove
PA

Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

From Sugarcreek
44.5 mi
00h 45m
To Pittsburgh
44.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Causeway Drive

    19 m · 3 sec · Causeway Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Sugarcreek Drive

    2517 ft · 1 min · Sugarcreek Drive

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    809 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Sugarcreek Drive

    2539 ft · 1 min · Sugarcreek Drive

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Twenty-Eighth Division Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Grant Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grant Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Meadville Pike

    1688 ft · 52 sec · Meadville Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on 13th Street

    1073 ft · 45 sec · 13th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    1323 ft · 48 sec · Liberty Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 15th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Pittsburgh Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Pittsburgh Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Richard Frame Memorial Highway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Richard Frame Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pittsburgh Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pittsburgh Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Pittsburgh

    1983 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    45.1 mi · 50 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 579: Veterans Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  21. 21

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

    153 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugarcreek 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 South
45.5 mi · 51%
Richard Frame Memorial Highway
11.5 mi · 13%
Parkway North
11.4 mi · 13%
Keystone Shortway
9.61 mi · 11%
Pittsburgh Road
3.11 mi · 3%
15th Street
1.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 79 South

Merge slight left

45.1 mi · 00h 50m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plain Grove
00h 45m from Sugarcreek
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sugarcreek and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Sugarcreek and 44.6 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sugarcreek and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Alliance

81 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

104 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugarcreek and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 68.03 mi (109.49 km).

Sugarcreek

#1 Sugarcreek

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population4,868
Coordinates41.4214500, -79.8811700
Altitude316
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: Causeway Drive (-79.88119, 41.421487)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.66
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.83 $25.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.95 $15.56 $31.11
Diesel $5.98 $18.78 $37.55

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 Sugarcreek and Pittsburgh. The current time is 20:39:03.

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.