How far is Egypt, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Egypt, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 284.9 miles (458.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
284.87 mi
04h 46m
Flight
234.98 mi
378.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.98 mi
Kilometers
378.17 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.87 mi
Kilometers
458.45 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Nov 7, 5:50 AM EST
Return by in Egypt
Sat, Nov 7, 10:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Egypt
2026-11-07T01:03
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Nov 7, 5:50 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Egypt
9:00 PM EST
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Egypt
142 mi
02h 23m
To Pittsburgh
142.9 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Church Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Ruchsville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ruchsville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Willow Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Willow Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cedar Crest Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Cedar Crest Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    968 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

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

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  23. 23

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Egypt 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 60%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
3.55 mi · 1%
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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
235 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 23m from Egypt
Leave By
7:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Egypt and Scattered Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.9 miles (458.5 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Egypt and 142.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 235 miles (378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.24 one way or $88.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Egypt and Scattered Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Egypt and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 234.98 mi (378.17 km).

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#1 Egypt

Located within Whitehall Township in Lehigh County, this unincorporated community rests at an approximate elevation of 413 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.6801000, -75.5299100
Altitude126
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: Church Street (-75.529908, 40.6801)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.05 L · about $44.24
Round trip
$88.48
20.1 gal · 76.1 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $44.24 $88.48
Mid-grade $4.82 $48.47 $96.94
Premium $5.27 $53.00 $106.01
Diesel $6.58 $66.15 $132.30

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Egypt and Pittsburgh. The current time is 01:03:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.