How far is Newton, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Newton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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
263.4 mi
04h 31m
Flight
221.06 mi
355.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.06 mi
Kilometers
355.76 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.4 mi
Kilometers
423.9 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Tue, May 5, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Tue, May 5, 4:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-05-04T19:45
Arrive Pittsburgh
Tue, May 5, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Newton
131.5 mi
02h 15m
To Pittsburgh
131.9 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cummiskey Street

    698 ft · 33 sec · Cummiskey Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nicholson Street

    90 m · 22 sec · Nicholson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Frederick Street

    873 ft · 42 sec · Frederick Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Blackman Street

    2433 ft · 1 min · Blackman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1188 ft · 29 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  21. 21

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 37%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 23%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 9%
Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard
14.9 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
221.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 15m from Newton
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.4 miles (423.9 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Newton and 131.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.96 one way or $75.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

31 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
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Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 221.06 mi (355.76 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,833
Coordinates41.2225800, -75.8952000
Altitude199
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: Cummiskey Street (-75.895121, 41.222523)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.18 L · about $37.96
Round trip
$75.92
18.58 gal · 70.36 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.96 $75.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.72 $85.45
Premium $4.95 $46.02 $92.05
Diesel $5.98 $55.55 $111.11

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Pittsburgh. The current time is 19:45:00.

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.