How far is Edwardsville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Edwardsville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
271.82 mi
04h 44m
Flight
220.73 mi
355.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.73 mi
Kilometers
355.23 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.82 mi
Kilometers
437.45 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Edwardsville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwardsville
2026-04-18T02:55
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 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
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edwardsville
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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Edwardsville
133.6 mi
02h 22m
To Pittsburgh
138.2 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    1620 ft · 45 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1471 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Market Street

    913 ft · 27 sec · West Market Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square

    98 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hazle Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Blackman Street

    1 km · 1 min · Blackman Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1188 ft · 29 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  17. 17

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  26. 26

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 36%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 23%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
14.9 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
220.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 22m from Edwardsville
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edwardsville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Edwardsville to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.6 miles from Edwardsville and 138.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.18 one way or $78.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

31 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 220.73 mi (355.23 km).

Edwardsville

#1 Edwardsville

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates41.2695300, -75.9163100
Altitude214
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: Jackson Street (-75.916285, 41.269547)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.59 gal
36.31 L · about $39.18
Round trip
$78.37
19.18 gal · 72.62 L
Estimated CO2
85.2 kg one way
Round trip: 170.5 kg / 376 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.18 $78.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.10 $88.21
Premium $4.95 $47.51 $95.02
Diesel $5.98 $57.35 $114.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwardsville and Pittsburgh. The current time is 02:55:10.

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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.