How far is West Bradford, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from West Bradford, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.37 mi
03h 11m
Flight
125.85 mi
202.53 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.85 mi
Kilometers
202.53 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.37 mi
Kilometers
251.66 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, May 1, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in West Bradford
Sat, May 2, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bradford
2026-05-01T20:30
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, May 1, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bradford
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Brookville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From West Bradford
79.4 mi
01h 35m
To Pittsburgh
77 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
56°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Bradford and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Interstate Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Interstate Parkway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Street

    2163 ft · 51 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Boylston Street

    1175 ft · 38 sec · Boylston Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1620 ft · 41 sec · Davis Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road

    77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wilcox Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on East Center Street

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    159 m · 25 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Mill Avenue

    830 ft · 16 sec · South Mill Avenue

  16. 16

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

    1348 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Street

    2213 ft · 37 sec · State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Portland Mills Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Portland Mills Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Lake City Road

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Lake City Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Richardsville Road

    14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Richards St

    1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto E Main St

    58 m · 5 sec · E Main St

  23. 23

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Allegheny Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Street

    21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

    36.9 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport

    55 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville

    1602 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1433 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge

  33. 33

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

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  34. 34

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

    153 m · 14 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bradford and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 24%
Elm Street
29.4 mi · 19%
North Street
21.3 mi · 14%
Allegheny Boulevard
18.1 mi · 12%
Richardsville Road
14.3 mi · 9%
Portland Mills Road
10.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Allegheny Valley Expressway

Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

36.9 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookville
01h 35m from West Bradford
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving West Bradford and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Bradford to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from West Bradford and 77 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around West Bradford and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Brookville

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

89 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

92 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

93 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

97 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bradford and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 125.85 mi (202.53 km).

West Bradford

#1 West Bradford

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population13,713
Coordinates41.9636700, -78.6680800
Altitude461
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: Interstate Parkway (-78.667946, 41.964045)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.89 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.11
11.04 gal · 41.78 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.55 $45.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.39 $50.77
Premium $4.95 $27.35 $54.69
Diesel $5.98 $33.01 $66.02

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bradford and Pittsburgh. The current time is 20:30:33.

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.