How far is Chester, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Pittsburgh is 248.35 miles (399.68 km).
Flight distance from Chester, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 248.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Chester to Pittsburgh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is: 309.3 miles (497.77 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Pittsburgh will take approximately 04 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Chester
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4072 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°50'59"N 75°21'25"W |
| Latitude | 39.8496700 |
| Longitude | -75.3570700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is located on the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its many bridges, and its many attractions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum.
| Population | 299226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°26'26"N 79°59'45"W |
| Latitude | 40.4406200 |
| Longitude | -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Pittsburgh: Grant Street (-79.995923,40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chester and Pittsburgh
The distance between Chester and Pittsburgh is 498 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chester and Pittsburgh. The current time is 06:35:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.32 liters (10.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Pittsburgh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Pittsburgh is $40.57 (diesel $52.03).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $40.57 | $45 | $48.48 | $52.03 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester and Pittsburgh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
