How far is Penndel, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Penndel, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 314.4 miles (506 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
314.43 mi
05h 00m
Flight
268.38 mi
431.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
268.38 mi
Kilometers
431.91 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.43 mi
Kilometers
506.02 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Penndel
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penndel
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penndel
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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Penndel
156.9 mi
02h 30m
To Pittsburgh
157.5 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clarissa Avenue

    158 m · 28 sec · Clarissa Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dehaven Avenue

    650 ft · 31 sec · Dehaven Avenue

  3. 3

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

    1574 ft · 43 sec · Neshaminy Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Philadelphia

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll

    1974 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    295.6 mi · 5 hr 21 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  16. 16

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penndel 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
296 mi · 94%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
Lincoln Highway
2.62 mi · 1%
I 376 West
0.66 mi
Second Avenue
0.48 mi
I 276 Toll
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

296 mi · 05h 21m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
268.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 30m from Penndel
Leave By
6:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Penndel and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.4 miles (506 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.9 miles from Penndel and 157.5 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 6:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.35 one way or $90.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Penndel and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penndel and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 268.38 mi (431.91 km).

Penndel

#1 Penndel

City in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,196
Coordinates40.1520500, -74.9165600
Altitude31
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: Clarissa Avenue (-74.917127, 40.15192)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.71
22.2 gal · 84 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $45.35 $90.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.05 $102.10
Premium $4.95 $54.99 $109.98
Diesel $5.98 $66.38 $132.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Penndel and Pittsburgh. The current time is 01:56:44.

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.