How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Baldwin, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Baldwin, PA is about 299.1 miles (481.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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
299.15 mi
05h 53m
Flight
249.28 mi
401.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.28 mi
Kilometers
401.18 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.15 mi
Kilometers
481.44 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baldwin
Thu, Apr 16, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 16, 12:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Baldwin
Thu, Apr 16, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 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
5:14 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
149.4 mi
02h 56m
To Baldwin
149.8 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    256.2 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square

    547 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Chester Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Chester Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Middletown Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South New Middletown Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Edgmont Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Edgmont Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 22nd Street

    3276 ft · 1 min · East 22nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto MacDade Boulevard

    1696 ft · 34 sec · MacDade Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bullens Lane

    1 km · 2 min · Bullens Lane

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Chester Pike

    147 m · 12 sec · Chester Pike

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Saville Avenue

    3027 ft · 2 min · Saville Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Industrial Highway

    2966 ft · 1 min · Industrial Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Baldwin Creek

    1423 ft · 1 min · Baldwin Creek

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Baldwin Creek

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 86%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
Pottstown Pike
8.66 mi · 3%
Middletown Road
5.84 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
3.39 mi · 1%
South New Middletown Road
2.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

256 mi · 04h 39m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
249.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 56m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Baldwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.1 miles (481.4 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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 149.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 149.8 miles from Baldwin.

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

The direct path is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.15 one way or $86.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Baldwin. Straight-line distance: 249.28 mi (401.18 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
Baldwin

#2 Baldwin

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population19,419
Coordinates39.8623300, -75.3360200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Baldwin (-75.33602, 39.86233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.96 L · about $43.15
Round trip
$86.30
21.12 gal · 79.92 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.15 $86.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.57 $97.13
Premium $4.95 $52.31 $104.63
Diesel $5.98 $63.15 $126.30

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Baldwin. The current time is 00:19:24.

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.