How far is Williamstown, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Williamstown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.66 mi
01h 04m
Flight
31.97 mi
51.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.97 mi
Kilometers
51.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.66 mi
Kilometers
75.09 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in Williamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamstown
2026-04-19T13:48
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamstown
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
Baidland
PA

Census designated place

From Williamstown
21.7 mi
00h 32m
To Pittsburgh
25 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Avenue

    83 m · 12 sec · Taylor Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    852 ft · 45 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    2511 ft · 42 sec · Water Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Low Hill Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Low Hill Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

    18.6 mi · 20 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Elizabeth, Finleyville

    2190 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Finleyville Elrama Road

    2502 ft · 51 sec · Finleyville Elrama Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McChain Road

    21 m · 2 sec · McChain Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on McChain Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · McChain Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Brownsville Road Extension

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Brownsville Road Extension

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2853 ft · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brownsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Brownsville Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Provost Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Provost Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Provost Road

    62 m · 8 sec · Provost Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    1607 ft · 48 sec · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Saw Mill Run Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    569 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    110 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Liberty Tunnels

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels

  24. 24

    Continue on Liberty Bridge

    2835 ft · 60 sec · Liberty Bridge

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Crosstown Boulevard

    734 ft · 14 sec · Crosstown Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Sixth Avenue

    112 m · 16 sec · Sixth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    607 ft · 17 sec · Fifth Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mon/Fayette Expressway
18.6 mi · 40%
Brownsville Road Extension
3.9 mi · 8%
Low Hill Road
3 mi · 6%
Front Street
2.91 mi · 6%
Saw Mill Run Boulevard
2.75 mi · 6%
Brownsville Road
2.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Mon/Fayette Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

18.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baidland
00h 32m from Williamstown
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Williamstown and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Baidland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Williamstown and 25 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Williamstown and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Baidland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

28 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Connellsville station

38 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

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

Latrobe station

52 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamstown and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 31.97 mi (51.45 km).

Williamstown

#1 Williamstown

Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,386
Coordinates39.9792400, -80.0408900
Altitude256
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: Taylor Avenue (-80.040797, 39.97918)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.59 $15.18
Premium $4.95 $8.17 $16.35
Diesel $5.98 $9.87 $19.73

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamstown and Pittsburgh. The current time is 13:48:11.

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.