How far is Aldan, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Aldan, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 307 miles (494 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
306.97 mi
05h 03m
Flight
251.06 mi
404.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.06 mi
Kilometers
404.05 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.97 mi
Kilometers
494.02 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Aldan
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldan
2026-04-19T04:19
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aldan
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Aldan
149.1 mi
02h 31m
To Pittsburgh
157.9 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
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 Aldan and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Woodlawn Avenue

    38 m · 10 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    157 m · 22 sec · West Providence Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Clifton Avenue

    1401 ft · 41 sec · North Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Springfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Sproul Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Newtown Street Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    264 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  23. 23

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 86%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
Springfield Road
4.64 mi · 2%
Darby Paoli Road
3.66 mi · 1%
East Lancaster Avenue
2.14 mi · 1%
Sproul Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
251.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 31m from Aldan
Leave By
6:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Aldan 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 Aldan to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 307 miles (494 km) and usually takes 05h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Aldan and 157.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.25 one way or $88.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldan and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 251.06 mi (404.05 km).

Aldan

#1 Aldan

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,149
Coordinates39.9215000, -75.2879600
Altitude40
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: South Woodlawn Avenue (-75.288319, 39.921337)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.83 gal
41 L · about $44.25
Round trip
$88.50
21.66 gal · 82 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.5 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.25 $88.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.81 $99.61
Premium $4.95 $53.65 $107.30
Diesel $5.98 $64.76 $129.53

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 Aldan and Pittsburgh. The current time is 04:19:18.

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.