How far is Bushkill, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Bushkill, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m 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
308.46 mi
05h 07m
Flight
265.16 mi
426.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.16 mi
Kilometers
426.73 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.46 mi
Kilometers
496.42 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bushkill
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bushkill
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 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
6:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bushkill
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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Bushkill
153.9 mi
02h 33m
To Pittsburgh
154.5 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 mi · 15 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    144.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  18. 18

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushkill 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
148 mi · 48%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 20%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 4%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

145 mi · 02h 43m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
265.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 33m from Bushkill
Leave By
6:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bushkill and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Bushkill and 154.5 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bushkill and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bushkill and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 265.16 mi (426.73 km).

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#1 Bushkill

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population8,654
Coordinates41.0934300, -75.0018400
Altitude113
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: US 209 (-75.001605, 41.093333)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.2 L · about $44.46
Round trip
$88.91
21.76 gal · 82.4 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.46 $88.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.04 $100.07
Premium $4.95 $53.90 $107.80
Diesel $5.98 $65.06 $130.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bushkill and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:46:26.

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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.