How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Alburtis, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Alburtis, PA is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
279.59 mi
05h 29m
Flight
230.91 mi
371.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.91 mi
Kilometers
371.61 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.59 mi
Kilometers
449.95 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alburtis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Alburtis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh
139.6 mi
02h 44m
To Alburtis
140 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    41.1 mi · 49 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1790 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Old State Route 100

    545 ft · 11 sec · Old State Route 100

  26. 26

    Continue on Trexlertown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Trexlertown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Spring Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Spring Creek Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1645 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    38 m · 6 sec · East 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Alburtis.

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
30 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 61%
William Penn Highway
41.1 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

170 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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
230.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 44m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
6:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Alburtis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.6 miles (449.9 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 139.6 miles from Pittsburgh and 140 miles from Alburtis.

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

The direct path is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 6:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.33 one way or $80.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Pittsburgh and Alburtis. Straight-line distance: 230.91 mi (371.61 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 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
Alburtis

#2 Alburtis

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,643
Coordinates40.5109300, -75.6029700
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Alburtis (-75.60297, 40.51093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.35 L · about $40.33
Round trip
$80.66
19.74 gal · 74.7 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.33 $80.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.39 $90.78
Premium $4.95 $48.90 $97.79
Diesel $5.98 $59.02 $118.05

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 Pittsburgh and Alburtis. The current time is 00:05:33.

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.