How far is Damascus, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Damascus, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271 miles (436.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
331.4 mi
05h 49m
Flight
271.04 mi
436.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.04 mi
Kilometers
436.2 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.4 mi
Kilometers
533.34 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Damascus
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Damascus
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Damascus
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
Mill Hall
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Damascus
165.3 mi
02h 54m
To Pittsburgh
166 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Damascus and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    40 m · 12 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cochecton Turnpike

    9 mi · 16 min · Cochecton Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hancock Highway

    9.2 mi · 14 min · Hancock Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fair Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    3053 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Park Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Park Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    11.3 mi · 21 min · Roosevelt Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    35 mi · 42 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  15. 15

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Damascus 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 30%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 18%
American Legion Memorial Highway
35 mi · 11%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 10%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 7%
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.4 mi
271 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Hall
02h 54m from Damascus
Leave By
5:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Damascus 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 Damascus to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Mill Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from Damascus and 166 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 271 miles (436.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.77 one way or $95.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Damascus and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Hall

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

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

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Lewistown

58 mi away
150 Helen Street
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Tyrone

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

82 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

101 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 271.04 mi (436.2 km).

Damascus

#1 Damascus

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population3,622
Coordinates41.7031400, -75.0682200
Altitude220
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: River Road (-75.068292, 41.703093)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.27 L · about $47.77
Round trip
$95.53
23.38 gal · 88.54 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $47.77 $95.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.76 $107.52
Premium $4.95 $57.91 $115.82
Diesel $5.98 $69.91 $139.81

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 Damascus and Pittsburgh. The current time is 21:24:42.

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.