How far is Penn Wynne, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Penn Wynne, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 302.6 miles (487 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251 miles (403.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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
302.6 mi
04h 57m
Flight
251 mi
403.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251 mi
Kilometers
403.95 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.6 mi
Kilometers
486.99 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Return by in Penn Wynne
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Wynne
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 9:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 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
7:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Wynne
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 Penn Wynne
148.3 mi
02h 28m
To Pittsburgh
154.3 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Wynne and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Drayton Lane

    46 m · 9 sec · Drayton Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haverford Road

    1 km · 1 min · Haverford Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Argyle Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Argyle Road

  4. 4

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

    1012 ft · 43 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Anderson Avenue

    658 ft · 25 sec · Anderson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto New Gulph Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Gulph Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Gulph Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Old Gulph Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Gulph Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gulph Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West: Valley Forge

    1226 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Schuylkill Expressway

  12. 12

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

    632 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

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

    1447 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

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

    533 ft · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  25. 25

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Wynne 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 89%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
Old Gulph Road
2.51 mi · 1%
Schuylkill Expressway
2.15 mi · 1%
South Gulph Road
1.34 mi
New Gulph Road
1.07 mi
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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
251 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 28m from Penn Wynne
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Penn Wynne and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn Wynne to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 302.6 miles (487 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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 148.3 miles from Penn Wynne and 154.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 251 miles (403.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.64 one way or $87.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Penn Wynne and Partly Sunny 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 Penn Wynne and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 251 mi (403.95 km).

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#1 Penn Wynne

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,697
Coordinates39.9862200, -75.2754600
Altitude66
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: Drayton Lane (-75.275778, 39.986466)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.68 gal
40.42 L · about $43.64
Round trip
$87.28
21.36 gal · 80.84 L
Estimated CO2
94.9 kg one way
Round trip: 189.8 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.64 $87.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.12 $98.23
Premium $4.95 $52.91 $105.82
Diesel $5.98 $63.87 $127.73

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 Penn Wynne and Pittsburgh. The current time is 04:23:37.

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.