How far is Wilkinsburg, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Wilkinsburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilkinsburg and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilkinsburg and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Ross Avenue
72 m · 13 sec · Ross Avenue
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Turn right onto Mill Street
98 m · 20 sec · Mill Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue
917 ft · 29 sec · South Avenue
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Turn right onto Swissvale Avenue
2589 ft · 1 min · Swissvale Avenue
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Turn right onto Race Street
142 m · 23 sec · Race Street
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Turn left onto Pennwood Avenue
113 m · 10 sec · Pennwood Avenue
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Turn right onto West Swissvale Avenue
1829 ft · 1 min · West Swissvale Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on West Swissvale Avenue
91 m · 8 sec · West Swissvale Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 376 West: Pittsburgh
1697 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5.2 mi · 7 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
801 ft · 31 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 Wilkinsburg 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.
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
5.19 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Wilkinsburg and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilkinsburg to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Wilkinsburg and 4.8 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilkinsburg and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
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 Greenfield.
Union Station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilkinsburg and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 5.99 mi (9.64 km).
#1 Wilkinsburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 15,186 |
| Coordinates | 40.4417400, -79.8819900 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
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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