How far is Birdsboro, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Birdsboro, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221 miles (355.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
274.75 mi
04h 25m
Flight
221.03 mi
355.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.03 mi
Kilometers
355.71 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.75 mi
Kilometers
442.16 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, May 31, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in Birdsboro
Sun, May 31, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Birdsboro
2026-05-31T01:19
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, May 31, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Birdsboro
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
McConnellsburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Birdsboro
134.1 mi
02h 12m
To Pittsburgh
140.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oklahoma Street

    36 m · 9 sec · Oklahoma Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Water Street

    34 m · 10 sec · North Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1745 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  4. 4

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

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Geigertown Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Geigertown Road

  6. 6

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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hay Creek Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Twin Valley Road

    3088 ft · 1 min · Twin Valley Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Elverson Road

    2547 ft · 1 min · Elverson Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Joanna Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Joanna Road

  10. 10

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

    3124 ft · 57 sec · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP

    740 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    242.5 mi · 4 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  21. 21

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Birdsboro 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
243 mi · 88%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
Geigertown Road
3.46 mi · 1%
Hay Creek Road
2.31 mi · 1%
Chestnut Street
2.12 mi · 1%
Joanna Road
0.89 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

243 mi · 04h 24m

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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
221 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McConnellsburg
02h 12m from Birdsboro
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Birdsboro and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

McConnellsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.1 miles from Birdsboro and 140.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 221 miles (355.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Birdsboro and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near McConnellsburg

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

29 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

40 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Martinsburg station

53 mi away
229 East Martin St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

61 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Birdsboro and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 221.03 mi (355.71 km).

Birdsboro

#1 Birdsboro

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,128
Coordinates40.2645400, -75.8040900
Altitude51
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: Oklahoma Street (-75.804063, 40.264478)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.7 gal
36.7 L · about $39.63
Round trip
$79.27
19.4 gal · 73.4 L
Estimated CO2
86.2 kg one way
Round trip: 172.4 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.63 $79.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.61 $89.22
Premium $4.95 $48.05 $96.11
Diesel $5.98 $58.01 $116.01

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Birdsboro and Pittsburgh. The current time is 01:19:29.

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.