How far is Norwood, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Norwood, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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
311.55 mi
05h 02m
Flight
250.81 mi
403.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.81 mi
Kilometers
403.64 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.55 mi
Kilometers
501.39 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Norwood
149.8 mi
02h 31m
To Pittsburgh
161.8 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Norwood and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Welcome Avenue

    659 ft · 31 sec · Welcome Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Welcome Avenue

    99 m · 16 sec · Welcome Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Amosland Road

    2375 ft · 1 min · West Amosland Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Holmes Road

    954 ft · 33 sec · Holmes Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    2177 ft · 1 min · Macdade Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kedron Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Woodland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sproul Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Sproul Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Newtown Street Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    264 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  26. 26

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 85%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
Darby Paoli Road
3.66 mi · 1%
Sproul Road
3.03 mi · 1%
Woodland Avenue
2.26 mi · 1%
East Lancaster Avenue
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
250.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 31m from Norwood
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 149.8 miles from Norwood and 161.8 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.91 one way or $89.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norwood and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 250.81 mi (403.64 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.2996300
Altitude27
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: Welcome Avenue (-75.299781, 39.891988)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.62 L · about $44.91
Round trip
$89.81
21.98 gal · 83.24 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.91 $89.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.54 $101.09
Premium $4.95 $54.44 $108.89
Diesel $5.98 $65.72 $131.44

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 Norwood and Pittsburgh. The current time is 23:42:59.

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.