How far is Orwigsburg, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Orwigsburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 263 miles (423.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205 miles (329.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
262.99 mi
04h 19m
Flight
205.02 mi
329.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.02 mi
Kilometers
329.94 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.99 mi
Kilometers
423.24 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, May 14, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Orwigsburg
Fri, May 15, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orwigsburg
2026-05-14T15:34
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, May 14, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 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
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orwigsburg
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Orwigsburg
128.7 mi
02h 09m
To Pittsburgh
134.3 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 14 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    84 m · 13 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Market Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Pottsville Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Pottsville Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · William Penn Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 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 Orwigsburg 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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 65%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 14%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 4%
William Penn Highway
8.26 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

171 mi · 03h 07m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58 mi
205 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 09m from Orwigsburg
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Orwigsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263 miles (423.2 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Orwigsburg and 134.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 205 miles (329.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.92 one way or $75.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Orwigsburg and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orwigsburg and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 205.02 mi (329.94 km).

Orwigsburg

#1 Orwigsburg

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,943
Coordinates40.6548100, -76.1007700
Altitude190
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: East Market Street (-76.100781, 40.654788)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.28 gal
35.13 L · about $37.92
Round trip
$75.84
18.56 gal · 70.26 L
Estimated CO2
82.5 kg one way
Round trip: 164.9 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.92 $75.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.68 $85.36
Premium $4.95 $45.97 $91.95
Diesel $5.98 $55.49 $110.99

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Orwigsburg and Pittsburgh. The current time is 15:34:44.

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.