How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Amity, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Amity, PA is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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
296.65 mi
05h 54m
Flight
247.56 mi
398.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.56 mi
Kilometers
398.41 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.65 mi
Kilometers
477.41 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amity
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 3:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Amity
Sun, Apr 19, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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
148.1 mi
02h 57m
To Amity
148.6 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Passer Road

    116 m · 15 sec · Passer Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Flint Hill Road

    2994 ft · 60 sec · Flint Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Taylor Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Taylor Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Apples Church Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Apples Church Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Leithsville Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Leithsville Road

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Old Bethlehem Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Bethlehem Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Old Bethlehem Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old Bethlehem Road

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Roundhouse Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Roundhouse Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roundhouse Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 57%
William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 4%
I 78 East
9.72 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 57m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Amity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 148.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 148.6 miles from Amity.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 5:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Amity.

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 Amity. Straight-line distance: 247.56 mi (398.41 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
Amity

#2 Amity

Township in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Population1,042
Coordinates40.5092700, -75.2860100
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Amity (-75.28601, 40.50927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.47 gal
39.63 L · about $42.78
Round trip
$85.56
20.94 gal · 79.26 L
Estimated CO2
93 kg one way
Round trip: 186.1 kg / 410 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.78 $85.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.15 $96.30
Premium $4.95 $51.87 $103.74
Diesel $5.98 $62.61 $125.22

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Amity. The current time is 03:15:28.

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.