How far is West Homestead, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from West Homestead, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Homestead and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Homestead and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Edgewood Drive
17 m · 9 sec · Edgewood Drive
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Turn left onto Fieldstone Drive
1249 ft · 1 min · Fieldstone Drive
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Continue on Niceville Street
1008 ft · 45 sec · Niceville Street
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Continue on Basic Avenue
2626 ft · 2 min · Basic Avenue
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Turn right onto Evans Street
60 m · 14 sec · Evans Street
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Turn left onto West 7th Avenue
1956 ft · 33 sec · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on West 8th Avenue
2389 ft · 1 min · West 8th Avenue
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Turn slight right onto PA 837 North: Carson Street
3.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right
46 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Birmingham Bridge
1 km · 1 min · Birmingham Bridge
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 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 West Homestead and Pittsburgh.
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.
PA 837 North
Turn slight right onto PA 837 North: Carson Street
3.57 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Homestead and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Homestead to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Saint Clair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from West Homestead and 3.7 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Homestead and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Clair
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 Saint Clair.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Homestead and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 5.47 mi (8.8 km).
#1 West Homestead
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,854 |
| Coordinates | 40.3939600, -79.9119900 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.09 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
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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