How far is it from Pittsburgh, PA, to Rochester, PA, ?

The distance between Pittsburgh, PA, and Rochester, PA, is 29 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh, PA, to Rochester, PA, ?

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA, to Rochester, PA, takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Pittsburgh, PA, to Rochester, PA, ?

The fastest route from Pittsburgh, PA, to Rochester, PA, covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Rochester, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

Rochester, PA lies roughly to the north-west of Pittsburgh, PA.

Which roads does the route from Pittsburgh, PA to Rochester, PA follow?

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Rochester, PA mainly follows PA 65.

Are there charging stations between Pittsburgh, PA and Rochester, PA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Pittsburgh, PA to Rochester, PA, including Bridgeville, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Washington Pike (350 kW); IKEA Store 153 (Pittsburgh, PA) (350 kW); Sheetz 133 (Cranberry Township, PA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 184.

Pittsburgh, PA Rochester, PA

Distance: 29 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Pittsburgh, PA to Rochester, PA takes about 50 min via PA 65. The distance is 29 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions26 · 29 mi

1 Depart right 20 yd
2 Turn right 33 yd
3 Turn left onto Bentley Drive 1 mi
4 Keep slightly left onto Devilliers Street 138 yd
5 Turn left onto Rose Street 44 yd
6 Turn right 64 yd
7 Turn right onto Dinwiddie Street 68 yd
8 Turn left onto Centre Avenue 1 mi
9 Continue left onto Sixth Avenue 128 yd
10 Turn right onto Fifth Avenue 85 yd
11 Turn left onto Ross Street 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn right onto First Avenue 133 yd
13 Turn left onto Grant Street 71 yd

14 Turn right onto Fort Pitt Boulevard 1 mi
15 Take ramp straight 1 mi
16 Continue straight 1 mi
17 Take exit slightly left 115 yd
18 Keep slightly right 1 mi
19 Continue straight onto Ohio River Boulevard 25 mi
20 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Pleasant Street 1 mi
22 Turn right onto Harmony Avenue 1 mi
23 Enter rotary right onto Adams Street 46 yd
24 Exit rotary right onto Adams Street 101 yd
25 Turn left onto Connecticut Avenue 30 yd
26 Arrive right onto Connecticut Avenue

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The return trip from Rochester, PA to Pittsburgh, PA covers roughly the same distance, 29 mi.

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Charging points along the way

184 chargers

Bridgeville, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Washington PikeCCS, Tesla · 1297 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA, 15017350 kW
IKEA Store 153 (Pittsburgh, PA)CCS · 2001 Park Manor Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205350 kW
Sheetz 133 (Cranberry Township, PA)CCS · 1329 FREEDOM ROAD, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066350 kW
Sheetz Moon Township #379CCS, CHAdeMO · 9002 University Blvd, Moon Township, PA, 15108350 kW
Sheetz Pittsburgh #253CCS, CHAdeMO · 251 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236350 kW

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Rochester, PA → New Brighton, PA4 mi · 10 min Rochester, PA → Zelienople, PA11 mi · 25 min Rochester, PA → Glenfield, PA18 mi · 30 min Rochester, PA → Patterson Heights, PA5 mi · 10 min Rochester, PA → Baden, PA7 mi · 10 min Rochester, PA → Aliquippa, PA8 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Pittsburgh, PA, {fromState} to Rochester, PA, {toState}?: The distance between Pittsburgh, PA, {fromState} and Rochester, PA, {toState} is 29 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh, PA, {fromState} to Rochester, PA, {toState}?: The drive from Pittsburgh, PA, {fromState} to Rochester, PA, {toState} takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Pittsburgh, PA, {fromState} to Rochester, PA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Pittsburgh, PA, {fromState} to Rochester, PA, {toState} covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Rochester, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?: Rochester, PA lies roughly to the north-west of Pittsburgh, PA.
Which roads does the route from Pittsburgh, PA to Rochester, PA follow?: The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Rochester, PA mainly follows PA 65.
Are there charging stations between Pittsburgh, PA and Rochester, PA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Pittsburgh, PA to Rochester, PA, including Bridgeville, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Washington Pike (350 kW); IKEA Store 153 (Pittsburgh, PA) (350 kW); Sheetz 133 (Cranberry Township, PA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 184.

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