How far is Oakmont, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Oakmont, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 300.8 miles (484.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
300.84 mi
04h 52m
Flight
249.29 mi
401.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.29 mi
Kilometers
401.2 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.84 mi
Kilometers
484.15 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Oakmont
Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakmont
2026-04-18T00:26
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakmont
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 Oakmont
148.2 mi
02h 26m
To Pittsburgh
152.7 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Darby Road

    756 ft · 21 sec · Darby Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Eagle Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Eagle Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Haverford Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Haverford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Line Road

    3044 ft · 1 min · County Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Roberts Road

    651 ft · 31 sec · South Roberts Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lancaster Avenue

    33 m · 8 sec · West Lancaster Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Roberts Road

    926 ft · 37 sec · North Roberts Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Gulph Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202, US 422 West: King of Prussia, West Chester, Pottstown

    632 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 South, US 422 West: Mall Boulevard, West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 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 Oakmont 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 90%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
West Montgomery Avenue
2.52 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
Haverford Road
1.99 mi · 1%
South Gulph Road
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
249.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 26m from Oakmont
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oakmont 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 Oakmont to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 300.8 miles (484.1 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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 148.2 miles from Oakmont and 152.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.35 one way or $86.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakmont 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.

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 Oakmont and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 249.29 mi (401.2 km).

Oakmont

#1 Oakmont

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,563
Coordinates39.9870600, -75.3079600
Altitude98
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: (-75.308294, 39.98703)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.18 L · about $43.35
Round trip
$86.70
21.22 gal · 80.36 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.35 $86.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.80 $97.59
Premium $4.95 $52.56 $105.12
Diesel $5.98 $63.45 $126.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakmont and Pittsburgh. The current time is 00:26:05.

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.