How far is Lafayette Hill, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Lafayette Hill, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 295.6 miles (475.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.2 miles (404.2 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.59 mi
04h 44m
Flight
251.16 mi
404.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.16 mi
Kilometers
404.2 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.59 mi
Kilometers
475.71 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM EDT
Return by in Lafayette Hill
Fri, Oct 16, 1:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette Hill
2026-10-15T15:38
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 8:22 PM 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 Lafayette Hill
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Lafayette Hill
147.1 mi
02h 22m
To Pittsburgh
148.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette Hill and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Arbour Circle

    11 m · 7 sec · Arbour Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arbour Boulevard

    1338 ft · 1 min · Arbour Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Germantown Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Germantown Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey

    2167 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    277.5 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  13. 13

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette Hill 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 94%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
East Germantown Pike
2.12 mi · 1%
I 376 West
0.66 mi
Second Avenue
0.48 mi
I 276
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

277 mi · 05h 02m

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
+44.4 mi
251.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 22m from Lafayette Hill
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lafayette Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette Hill to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 295.6 miles (475.7 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Lafayette Hill and 148.4 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 251.2 miles (404.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.56 one way or $93.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette Hill and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette Hill and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 251.16 mi (404.2 km).

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#1 Lafayette Hill

Situated in Montgomery County within the southeastern portion of Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community rests at an elevation of approximately 276 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.0924500, -75.2533000
Altitude84
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: Arbour Circle (-75.253334, 40.092082)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.48 L · about $46.56
Round trip
$93.12
20.86 gal · 78.96 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $46.56 $93.12
Mid-grade $4.93 $51.37 $102.74
Premium $5.31 $55.33 $110.66
Diesel $6.55 $68.32 $136.63

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette Hill and Pittsburgh. The current time is 15:38:36.

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.