How far is Pennsburg, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

Fastest route

The distance between Pennsburg, Pennsylvania 18073, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is approximately 290 miles (467 kilometers). The estimated travel time is around 4 hours and 50 minutes. The route involves taking I-76 W and I-376 W, both of which have tolls. The directions include various highways and roads such as PA-29 N/Gravel Pike/Main St, Huffs Church Rd, Pricetown Rd, PA-12 W, and Second Avenue in Pittsburgh.

Directions

  1. Head North and Turn Left onto Tollgate Rd πŸš—

    • Begin your journey on PA-29 N/Gravel Pike/Main St, heading toward E 7th St.
    • Turn left onto Tollgate Rd.
  2. Turn Right onto Huffs Church Rd πŸ›£οΈ

    • Afterward, make a right turn onto Huffs Church Rd.
  3. Continue onto Fredericksville Rd πŸ›€οΈ

    • Follow the road and continue onto Fredericksville Rd.
  4. Turn Right onto Forgedale Rd πŸ›£οΈ

    • Make a right turn onto Forgedale Rd.
  5. Turn Right onto Pricetown Rd πŸ›€οΈ

    • Take the next right onto Pricetown Rd.
  6. Merge onto I-76 W and Keep Left πŸ›£οΈ

    • Follow Pricetown Rd until you can merge onto I-76 W.
    • Keep left at the fork and follow signs for I-76.
  7. Continue onto I-376 W and Exit at Second Avenue πŸ›£οΈ

    • Take exit 71B from I-376 W/US-22 W.
    • Keep left and follow Warren St Bypass.
    • Take the exit toward I-76/PA-272/Denver/Pa Turnpike.
    • Turn left onto Colonel Howard Blvd (Toll road).
    • Keep left and merge onto I-76 W (Toll road).
    • Keep left and merge onto I-376 W/US-22 W.
    • Take exit 71B for 2nd Ave.
    • Continue on Second Avenue until you reach your destination.

Tips & Suggestions

  • πŸš— Make sure to plan for toll expenses as both I-76 W and I-376 W have tolls.
  • β›½ Consider stopping for gas and refreshments during the journey.
  • 🚧 Check for any potential traffic updates or road closures before you begin.
  • πŸ—ΊοΈ Have a reliable GPS or navigation app to assist you along the route.

FAQs

Q: What is the distance between the two destinations? A: The distance is approximately 290 miles (467 kilometers).

Q: How long will the journey take? A: The estimated travel time is about 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Q: Are there tolls on the route? A: Yes, both I-76 W and I-376 W have tolls.

Q: What are some key roads on the route? A: The route includes roads such as PA-29 N/Gravel Pike/Main St, Huffs Church Rd, Pricetown Rd, PA-12 W, I-76 W, I-376 W, and Second Avenue in Pittsburgh.

Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.76 mi
04h 57m
Flight
236.92 mi
381.28 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.92 mi
Kilometers
381.28 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.76 mi
Kilometers
467.93 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM EDT
Return by in Pennsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsburg
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 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 Pennsburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Pennsburg
145.6 mi
02h 28m
To Pittsburgh
145.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53Β°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
54Β°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 Pennsburg and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2998 ft Β· 1 min Β· Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Pottstown Avenue

    1 km Β· 1 min Β· Pottstown Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Layfield Road

    6 mi Β· 10 min Β· Layfield Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road

    1.4 mi Β· 2 min Β· Big Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Philadelphia Avenue

    1.4 mi Β· 3 min Β· East Philadelphia Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jackson Road

    1.1 mi Β· 2 min Β· Jackson Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    10.2 mi Β· 16 min Β· Pottstown Pike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    8.6 mi Β· 14 min Β· Ridge Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.1 mi Β· 6 min Β· East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Morgan Way

    1096 ft Β· 32 sec Β· Morgan Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Quarry Road

    2019 ft Β· 54 sec Β· Quarry Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Morgantown Road

    1069 ft Β· 21 sec Β· Morgantown Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP

    740 ft Β· 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway

    99 m Β· 4 sec Β· Morgantown Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1181 ft Β· 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    242.5 mi Β· 4 hr 24 min Β· Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3142 ft Β· 3 min

  18. 18

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

    945 ft Β· 23 sec

  19. 19

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

    108 m Β· 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi Β· 18 min Β· Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft Β· 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft Β· 42 sec Β· Second Avenue

  23. 23

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

    675 ft Β· 25 sec Β· Ross Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m Β· 10 sec Β· Forbes Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft Β· 31 sec Β· Grant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsburg 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
243 mi Β· 83%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi Β· 5%
Pottstown Pike
10.2 mi Β· 4%
Ridge Road
8.64 mi Β· 3%
Layfield Road
6.01 mi Β· 2%
East Main Street
3.14 mi Β· 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

243 mi Β· 04h 24m

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
+53.8 mi
236.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 28m from Pennsburg
Leave By
7:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Pennsburg 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 Pennsburg to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 290.7 miles (467.9 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from Pennsburg and 145.1 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 7:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.92 one way or $83.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsburg and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 236.92 mi (381.28 km).

Pennsburg

#1 Pennsburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,853
Coordinates40.3909300, -75.4921200
Altitude117
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: Main Street (-75.492031, 40.390973)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.84 L Β· about $41.92
Round trip
$83.84
20.52 gal Β· 77.68 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.92 $83.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.19 $94.37
Premium $4.95 $50.83 $101.66
Diesel $5.98 $61.35 $122.71

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 Β· Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsburg and Pittsburgh. The current time is 06:56:20.

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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.