How far is New Garden, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from New Garden, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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
273.09 mi
04h 33m
Flight
228.31 mi
367.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.31 mi
Kilometers
367.43 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.09 mi
Kilometers
439.5 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in New Garden
Sun, Apr 19, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Garden
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Garden
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From New Garden
136.7 mi
02h 16m
To Pittsburgh
136.4 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
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 New Garden and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Garden and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Newark Road

    1740 ft · 48 sec · Newark Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    45 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Gap Newport Pike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gap Newport Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    2888 ft · 1 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    2749 ft · 54 sec · Gap Newport Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Gap-Newport Pike

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike

    42 m · 2 sec · Gap-Newport Pike

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Gap Newport Pike

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Newport Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newport Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Gap-Newport Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    56 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Lincoln Highway

    2051 ft · 50 sec · Lincoln Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike

    7.2 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West

    885 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg

    28.9 mi · 34 min

  19. 19

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

    765 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    191.3 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  23. 23

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  24. 24

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  29. 29

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Garden 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
191 mi · 70%
PA 283 West
28.9 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
Gap-Newport Pike
10.7 mi · 4%
Gap Newport Pike
8.02 mi · 3%
Old Philadelphia Pike
7.25 mi · 3%
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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
228.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 16m from New Garden
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Garden 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 New Garden to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.7 miles from New Garden and 136.4 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 228.3 miles (367.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.39 one way or $78.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Garden and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Garden and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 228.31 mi (367.43 km).

New Garden

#1 New Garden

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population12,237
Coordinates39.8142800, -75.7521600
Altitude124
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: Newark Road (-75.752063, 39.814289)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.48 L · about $39.39
Round trip
$78.78
19.28 gal · 72.96 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.39 $78.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.33 $88.67
Premium $4.95 $47.76 $95.51
Diesel $5.98 $57.65 $115.29

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 New Garden and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:12:49.

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.