How far is Waterford, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Waterford, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Pittsburgh.
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Start on High Street
2069 ft · 52 sec · High Street
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Continue on Route 19
1279 ft · 31 sec · Route 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Route 19
24 m · 1 sec · Route 19
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Exit the roundabout onto Route 19
3.8 mi · 5 min · Route 19
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Continue on Route 6/Route 19
5.7 mi · 8 min · Route 6/Route 19
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Continue on North Main Street
2561 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Venango Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Venango Avenue
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on River Street
1346 ft · 40 sec · River Street
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Continue on Cussewago Street
1272 ft · 47 sec · Cussewago Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
2671 ft · 1 min · Church Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army
945 ft · 15 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Army
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1048 ft · 16 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Route 6/Route 19
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 6/Route 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward PA-198
9 m · 1 sec · PA-198
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Exit the roundabout onto PA-198
3.1 mi · 5 min · PA-198
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Take the ramp left
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Parkway North
11.4 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Keep slight right to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
1874 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
153 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Continue on Bigelow Square
118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Grant Street
90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
77 m · 14 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 Waterford and Pittsburgh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
PA-198
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waterford 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 Waterford to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Mercer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Waterford and 58.8 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waterford and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Mercer
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 Mercer.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 103.79 mi (167.04 km).
#1 Waterford
Situated in northwestern Pennsylvania within Erie County, this borough rests at an elevation of approximately 1,204 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9428300, -79.9845000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $4.46 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $20.39 | $40.78 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $21.96 | $43.93 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $27.12 | $54.23 |
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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