How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Aldan, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Aldan, PA is about 298.1 miles (479.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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
298.12 mi
05h 50m
Flight
251.06 mi
404.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.06 mi
Kilometers
404.05 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.12 mi
Kilometers
479.77 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aldan
Wed, Apr 15, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 15, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-14T20:41
Arrive Aldan
Wed, Apr 15, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
148.8 mi
02h 55m
To Aldan
149.3 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    263.8 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Morehall Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Newtown Street Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sproul Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West Springfield Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West Springfield Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Springfield Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Clifton Avenue

    1401 ft · 43 sec · North Clifton Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Providence Road

    157 m · 22 sec · West Providence Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Woodlawn Avenue

    38 m · 5 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Woodlawn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 88%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
Darby Paoli Road
3.72 mi · 1%
West Springfield Road
2.74 mi · 1%
Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
Sproul Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 47m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
251.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 55m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Aldan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.1 miles (479.8 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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 148.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 149.3 miles from Aldan.

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

The direct path is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 5:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.98 one way or $85.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Aldan.

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 Pittsburgh and Aldan. Straight-line distance: 251.06 mi (404.05 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
Aldan

#2 Aldan

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,149
Coordinates39.9215000, -75.2879600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Aldan (-75.28796, 39.9215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.82 L · about $42.98
Round trip
$85.97
21.04 gal · 79.64 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.98 $85.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.38 $96.76
Premium $4.95 $52.12 $104.23
Diesel $5.98 $62.91 $125.82

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Aldan. The current time is 20:41:10.

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.