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

The driving distance from West Hills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
41.13 mi
00h 44m
Flight
35.59 mi
57.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.59 mi
Kilometers
57.27 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.13 mi
Kilometers
66.2 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in West Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 2:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Hills
2026-10-15T12:59
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Hills
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
Pleasantville
PA

Borough in Bedford County, Pennsylvania

From West Hills
20.6 mi
00h 22m
To Pittsburgh
20.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
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 West Hills and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Campbell Drive

    9 m · 3 sec · Campbell Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    2173 ft · 1 min · Butler Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Butler Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Butler Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    92 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Franklin Hill Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Hill Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1000 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3194 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh

    1763 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway

    36.9 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway

  11. 11

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

    55 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

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

    1602 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge

    1433 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge

  14. 14

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

    1874 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

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

    153 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard

    68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Bigelow Square

    118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

    106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Grant Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Hills 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 90%
Franklin Hill Road
1.54 mi · 4%
Butler Road
1.14 mi · 3%
7th Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
I 579 South
0.34 mi · 1%
PA 28 South
0.33 mi · 1%
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 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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasantville
00h 22m from West Hills
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Hills 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 West Hills to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Pleasantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from West Hills and 20.5 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Hills and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasantville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

45 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

68 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Hills and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 35.59 mi (57.27 km).

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#1 West Hills

Situated in Armstrong County, western Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests on the Allegheny Plateau at an approximate elevation of 1138 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.8242300, -79.5431000
Altitude347
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: Campbell Drive (-79.543145, 40.824229)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.95
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.47 $12.95
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.14 $14.28
Premium $5.31 $7.69 $15.38
Diesel $6.55 $9.50 $18.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Hills and Pittsburgh. The current time is 12:59:20.

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.