How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Chadds Ford, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Chadds Ford, PA is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Chadds Ford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Chadds Ford.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville
2054 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
256.2 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
2289 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Baltimore Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Baltimore Pike
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Turn left onto Creek Road
702 ft · 16 sec · Creek Road
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Turn right onto Mill Road
113 m · 14 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Station Way Road
602 ft · 17 sec · Station Way Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Station Way Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Chadds Ford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Chadds Ford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Chadds Ford?
The road trip is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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 144.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 145.3 miles from Chadds Ford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 5:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.84 one way or $83.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Chadds Ford.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Chadds Ford. Straight-line distance: 235.87 mi (379.59 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chadds Ford
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,732 |
| Coordinates | 39.8717800, -75.5913200 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chadds Ford (-75.59132, 39.87178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $41.84 | $83.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.09 | $94.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.73 | $101.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.24 | $122.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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