Cities Near Pittsburgh
Cities near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Youngstown, Canton, Akron. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is Youngstown, about 57 mi (92 km) away — roughly 1 hr 42 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Canton | 77 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Akron | 91 mi / 147 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Parma | 112 mi / 180 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Erie | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Elyria | 128 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Harrisonburg | 150 mi / 242 km | 3 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Frederick | 154 mi / 248 km | 3 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Leesburg | 158 mi / 255 km | 3 hr 41 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Columbus | 162 mi / 261 km | 3 hr 46 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Pittsburgh
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Youngstown, Canton, Akron. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Pittsburgh
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Parma, Erie, Elyria, Harrisonburg, Frederick. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Pittsburgh include Youngstown, Canton, Akron, Parma, Erie. The closest is Youngstown, about 57 miles (92 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.