How far is Leola, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Leola, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 244 miles (392.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
243.93 mi
04h 05m
Flight
202.38 mi
325.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.38 mi
Kilometers
325.7 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.93 mi
Kilometers
392.57 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Leola
Thu, Oct 15, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leola
2026-10-15T12:51
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leola
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Leola
121.5 mi
02h 02m
To Pittsburgh
122.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ethel Avenue

    20 m · 10 sec · Ethel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on New Holland Pike

    3.8 mi · 8 min · New Holland Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: York, Harrisburg

    1647 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    765 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    191.3 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  17. 17

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leola 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
191 mi · 78%
PA 283 West
28.9 mi · 12%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
New Holland Pike
3.84 mi · 2%
US 30 West
2.4 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

191 mi · 03h 30m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
202.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 02m from Leola
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Leola 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 Leola to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 244 miles (392.6 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Leola and 122.4 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.44 one way or $76.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Leola and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leola and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 202.38 mi (325.7 km).

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#1 Leola

Situated in south-central Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies within the heart of Lancaster County.

Population0
Coordinates40.0878700, -76.1849500
Altitude131
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: Ethel Avenue (-76.184942, 40.087871)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.58 L · about $38.44
Round trip
$76.87
17.22 gal · 65.16 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $38.44 $76.87
Mid-grade $4.93 $42.40 $84.81
Premium $5.31 $45.68 $91.35
Diesel $6.55 $56.40 $112.79

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 Leola and Pittsburgh. The current time is 12:51:23.

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.