How far is Vanport, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Vanport, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
33.27 mi
00h 37m
Flight
24.28 mi
39.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.28 mi
Kilometers
39.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.27 mi
Kilometers
53.54 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM EDT
Return by in Vanport
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vanport
2026-04-19T11:07
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vanport
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clinton
PA

Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

From Vanport
16.6 mi
00h 18m
To Pittsburgh
16.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 Vanport and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maplewood Avenue

    21 m · 10 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto State Avenue

    682 ft · 17 sec · State Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    973 ft · 24 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Beaver Valley Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Airport Expressway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Airport Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Airport Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Airport Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    9.6 mi · 13 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street

    644 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Grant Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · 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 Vanport 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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beaver Valley Expressway
11.8 mi · 35%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
9.61 mi · 29%
Airport Expressway
8.08 mi · 24%
Airport Parkway
2.13 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
0.54 mi · 2%
Grant Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Beaver Valley Expressway

Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 18m from Vanport
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Vanport 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 Vanport to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Vanport and 16.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Vanport and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

26 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Connellsville station

79 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

79 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vanport and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 24.28 mi (39.08 km).

Vanport

#1 Vanport

Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Population1,237
Coordinates40.6845100, -80.3289500
Altitude231
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: Maplewood Avenue (-80.328948, 40.68451)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.78 $9.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.38 $10.76
Premium $4.95 $5.80 $11.59
Diesel $5.98 $7.00 $13.99

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 Vanport and Pittsburgh. The current time is 11:07:29.

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.