How far is Colonial Park, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Colonial Park, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 207.5 miles (334 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
207.53 mi
03h 27m
Flight
167.99 mi
270.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.99 mi
Kilometers
270.36 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.53 mi
Kilometers
333.99 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Colonial Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colonial Park
2026-04-19T06:17
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colonial Park
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Napier
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Colonial Park
103.5 mi
01h 43m
To Pittsburgh
104 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
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 Colonial Park and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Park and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Duke Street

    69 m · 15 sec · Duke Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prince Street

    1128 ft · 41 sec · Prince Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jonestown Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1269 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2560 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 81 South, US 322 West: Carlisle, State College

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  22. 22

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Park 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 82%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 6%
American Legion Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 6%
I 81 South
4.12 mi · 2%
Jonestown Road
1.54 mi · 1%
Harrisburg Pike
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

171 mi · 03h 07m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napier
01h 43m from Colonial Park
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Colonial Park 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 Colonial Park to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 207.5 miles (334 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Colonial Park and 104 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.91 one way or $59.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Colonial Park and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Napier

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

45 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

51 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Park and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 167.99 mi (270.36 km).

Colonial Park

#1 Colonial Park

Census designated place

Population13,229
Coordinates40.3006400, -76.8096900
Altitude152
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: (-76.809774, 40.3006)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.72 L · about $29.91
Round trip
$59.82
14.64 gal · 55.44 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.91 $59.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.66 $67.33
Premium $4.95 $36.26 $72.53
Diesel $5.98 $43.77 $87.55

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 Colonial Park and Pittsburgh. The current time is 06:17:26.

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.