How far is Morrisville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Morrisville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morrisville and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Hamilton Boulevard
856 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Trenton Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Woolston Drive
2532 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Philadelphia
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll
1974 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
295.6 mi · 5 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisville and Pittsburgh.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 05h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morrisville and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morrisville to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 322.8 miles (519.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Morrisville and 161.7 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.8 miles (442.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 6:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.54 one way or $93.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morrisville and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 274.75 mi (442.16 km).
#1 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,605 |
| Coordinates | 40.2115000, -74.7879400 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.54 | $93.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.38 | $104.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.43 | $112.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $68.11 | $136.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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