How far is Newtown, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Newtown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.89 mi
01h 15m
Flight
47.26 mi
76.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.26 mi
Kilometers
76.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.89 mi
Kilometers
110.86 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 PM EDT
Return by in Newtown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newtown
2026-04-18T22:14
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 11:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newtown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
South Strabane
PA

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From Newtown
33.3 mi
00h 37m
To Pittsburgh
35.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
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 Newtown and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Budapest Road

    20 m · 8 sec · Budapest Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Budapest Road

    999 ft · 49 sec · Budapest Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobtown Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Bobtown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Garards Fort Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Garards Fort Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Kirby Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kirby Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1888 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto William Flynn Highway

    30 mi · 34 min · William Flynn Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Pittsburgh

    15 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Bridgeville

    1568 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Millers Run Road

    141 m · 18 sec · Millers Run Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Washington Pike

    64 m · 4 sec · Washington Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Greentree Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Greentree Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    2850 ft · 56 sec · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Grant Street

    644 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Grant Street

    1894 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newtown 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Flynn Highway
30 mi · 44%
I 79 North
15 mi · 22%
Bobtown Road
5.14 mi · 7%
Greentree Road
3.93 mi · 6%
Garards Fort Road
3.72 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

William Flynn Highway

Merge slight left onto William Flynn Highway

30 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Strabane
00h 37m from Newtown
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newtown 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 Newtown to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Strabane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Newtown and 35.6 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newtown and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near South Strabane

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

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

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Union Station

37 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
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Connellsville station

50 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
RAIL

Greensburg

55 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

69 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newtown and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 47.26 mi (76.05 km).

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#1 Newtown

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population14,197
Coordinates39.7570200, -79.9697800
Altitude296
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: Budapest Road (-79.969716, 39.75708)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.93
Round trip
$19.86
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.93 $19.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.18 $22.35
Premium $4.95 $12.04 $24.08
Diesel $5.98 $14.53 $29.06

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 Newtown and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:14:02.

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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.