How far is Linwood, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Linwood, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 296 miles (476.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
296.01 mi
05h 00m
Flight
245.1 mi
394.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.1 mi
Kilometers
394.45 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.01 mi
Kilometers
476.38 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Nov 8, 5:36 PM EST
Return by in Linwood
Sun, Nov 8, 10:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linwood
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Nov 8, 5:36 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linwood
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Linwood
147.3 mi
02h 30m
To Pittsburgh
148.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chichester Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Chichester Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Bethel Avenue

    47 m · 12 sec · East Bethel Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    82 m · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Conchester Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Conchester Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Pike

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wilmington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    256.4 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  18. 18

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linwood 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 87%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
PA 100 North
7.52 mi · 3%
Conchester Highway
4.79 mi · 2%
Wilmington Pike
4.67 mi · 2%
US 202 North
3.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

256 mi · 04h 39m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 30m from Linwood
Leave By
7:00 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Linwood and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296 miles (476.4 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 147.3 miles from Linwood and 148.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 7:00 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.65 one way or $91.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Linwood and Sunny 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 Linwood and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 245.1 mi (394.45 km).

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#1 Linwood

Linwood is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8265000, -75.4254700
Altitude31
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: Chichester Avenue (-75.425485, 39.826472)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
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
10.45 gal
39.54 L · about $45.65
Round trip
$91.29
20.9 gal · 79.08 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $45.65 $91.29
Mid-grade $4.80 $50.16 $100.32
Premium $5.25 $54.83 $109.66
Diesel $6.56 $68.58 $137.17

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Linwood and Pittsburgh. The current time is 12:36:37.

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.