How far is Phoenixville, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Phoenixville, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 285.2 miles (459 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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
285.22 mi
04h 25m
Flight
237.12 mi
381.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.12 mi
Kilometers
381.61 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.22 mi
Kilometers
459.01 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Phoenixville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phoenixville
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phoenixville
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Phoenixville
142.3 mi
02h 12m
To Pittsburgh
142.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2651 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2644 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    3265 ft · 1 min · North Morehall Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

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

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    264 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  14. 14

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenixville 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 93%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
State Road
3.6 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1 mi
I 376 West
0.66 mi
I 76 Toll West
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 48m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
237.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 12m from Phoenixville
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Phoenixville and Scattered 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 Phoenixville to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 285.2 miles (459 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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 142.3 miles from Phoenixville and 142.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.11 one way or $82.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Phoenixville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Phoenixville and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 237.12 mi (381.61 km).

Phoenixville

#1 Phoenixville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population16,910
Coordinates40.1303800, -75.5149100
Altitude42
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: South Main Street (-75.515026, 40.130358)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.06 gal
38.1 L · about $41.11
Round trip
$82.21
20.12 gal · 76.2 L
Estimated CO2
89.4 kg one way
Round trip: 178.8 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.11 $82.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.27 $92.53
Premium $4.95 $49.84 $99.67
Diesel $5.98 $60.16 $120.32

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Phoenixville and Pittsburgh. The current time is 19:38:08.

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.