How far is Marcus Hook, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Marcus Hook, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
296.89 mi
04h 59m
Flight
245.56 mi
395.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.56 mi
Kilometers
395.19 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.89 mi
Kilometers
477.8 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Marcus Hook
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marcus Hook
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marcus Hook
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 Marcus Hook
148.2 mi
02h 29m
To Pittsburgh
148.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marcus Hook and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    2809 ft · 1 min · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blueball Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Blueball Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Chichester Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chichester Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Bethel Avenue

    47 m · 12 sec · East Bethel Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    82 m · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Conchester Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Conchester Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wilmington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Wilmington Pike

  9. 9

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

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 North: Exton

    7.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP

    1875 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    256.4 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  20. 20

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marcus Hook 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 86%
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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 29m from Marcus Hook
Leave By
7:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marcus Hook and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marcus Hook to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 296.9 miles (477.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 148.2 miles from Marcus Hook and 148.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 7:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marcus Hook and Rain Showers Likely 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 Marcus Hook and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 245.56 mi (395.19 km).

Marcus Hook

#1 Marcus Hook

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,400
Coordinates39.8192800, -75.4185300
Altitude9
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: West 10th Street (-75.418493, 39.819275)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.66 L · about $42.82
Round trip
$85.64
20.96 gal · 79.32 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.82 $85.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.20 $96.40
Premium $4.95 $51.92 $103.84
Diesel $5.98 $62.67 $125.34

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marcus Hook and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:05:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.