How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Bridgeport, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Bridgeport, PA is about 181 miles (291.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
181.04 mi
03h 53m
Flight
145.97 mi
234.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.97 mi
Kilometers
234.91 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.04 mi
Kilometers
291.35 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Jun 11, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Jun 11, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-06-11T00:45
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Jun 11, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:12 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
New Baltimore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
90.4 mi
01h 56m
To Bridgeport
90.7 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

    1079 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Lincoln Way West

  13. 13

    Continue on West Loudon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Queen Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Queen Street

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Way East

    10.1 mi · 17 min · Lincoln Way East

  16. 16

    Continue on Chambersburg Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Chambersburg Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Short Cut Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Short Cut Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Short Cut Road

    1960 ft · 50 sec · Short Cut Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Cashtown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cashtown Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Boyer Nursery Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Boyer Nursery Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Narrows Road

    577 ft · 14 sec · Narrows Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Narrows Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 58%
Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 11%
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 8%
Lincoln Way East
10.1 mi · 6%
Chambersburg Road
5.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 55m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
01h 56m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181 miles (291.3 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 90.7 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.11 one way or $52.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Baltimore, 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 New Baltimore.

RAIL

Cumberland station

37 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

37 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

40 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 145.97 mi (234.91 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
Bridgeport

#2 Bridgeport

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,565
Coordinates39.9323200, -77.3116500
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Bridgeport (-77.31165, 39.93232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.18 L · about $26.11
Round trip
$52.22
12.78 gal · 48.36 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.11 $52.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.39 $58.78
Premium $4.95 $31.66 $63.31
Diesel $5.98 $38.21 $76.42

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Bridgeport. The current time is 00:45:14.

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.