How far is Morton, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Morton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 306.6 miles (493.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morton and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morton and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Highland Avenue
60 m · 8 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Amosland Road
153 m · 20 sec · Amosland Road
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Turn right onto Broad Street
96 m · 16 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1197 ft · 55 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Woodland Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Woodland Avenue
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Turn right onto Sproul Road
3 mi · 6 min · Sproul Road
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Turn straight onto Springfield Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn right onto Newtown Street Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road
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Continue on Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road
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Turn left onto Darby Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Morehall Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road
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Continue on North Morehall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road
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Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 4 hr 48 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
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 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 Morton 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
264 mi · 04h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Morton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morton to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 306.6 miles (493.4 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 148.8 miles from Morton and 157.8 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.4 miles (401.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.21 one way or $88.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morton and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morton and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 249.34 mi (401.28 km).
#1 Morton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,668 |
| Coordinates | 39.9098300, -75.3235200 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 493 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $44.21 | $88.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.76 | $99.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.60 | $107.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $64.70 | $129.41 |
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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