How far is Williams, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Williams, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.9 mi
01h 54m
Flight
77.24 mi
124.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.24 mi
Kilometers
124.3 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.9 mi
Kilometers
157.55 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Wed, Jun 3, 4:17 AM EDT
Return by in Williams
Wed, Jun 3, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-06-03T02:22
Arrive Pittsburgh
Wed, Jun 3, 4:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Donegal
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Williams
48.3 mi
00h 57m
To Pittsburgh
49.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williams and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairhope Road

    4.2 mi · 10 min · Fairhope Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Poorbaugh

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Poorbaugh

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Carter Hill Road

    988 ft · 34 sec · Carter Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Poorbaugh Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Poorbaugh Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glencoe Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Glencoe Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brush Creek Road

    2023 ft · 56 sec · Brush Creek Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Glencoe Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Glencoe Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cumberland Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Cumberland Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cumberland Street

    1208 ft · 26 sec · Cumberland Street

  10. 10

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

    2338 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1703 ft · 29 sec · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Berlin Plank Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Berlin Plank Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1941 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Pleasant Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North Pleasant Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Ramada Road

    1739 ft · 31 sec · Ramada Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 76 West, I 70 West: Pittsburgh

    2940 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    53.3 mi · 57 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
53.3 mi · 54%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 13%
Berlin Plank Road
8.06 mi · 8%
Cumberland Highway
4.67 mi · 5%
Fairhope Road
4.2 mi · 4%
Glencoe Road
4.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

53.3 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Donegal
00h 57m from Williams
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williams and Mostly Clear near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williams to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Donegal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Williams and 49.6 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williams and Mostly Clear near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Donegal

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

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

RAIL

Connellsville station

21 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Latrobe station

23 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Johnstown

46 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 77.24 mi (124.3 km).

Williams

#1 Williams

Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population6,115
Coordinates39.8306400, -78.7705700
Altitude378
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: Fairhope Road (-78.77125, 39.830369)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.91 $31.83
Premium $4.95 $17.14 $34.28
Diesel $5.98 $20.69 $41.38

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Williams and Pittsburgh. The current time is 02:22:49.

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.