How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Cresco, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Cresco, PA is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
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.
County seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Cresco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Cresco.
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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
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
132.6 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 380 North, PA 940 Truck East: Scranton
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 940: Pocono Pines, Mt Pocono
1165 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Pocono Boulevard
103 m · 10 sec · Pocono Boulevard
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Hardytown Road Extension
111 m · 17 sec · Hardytown Road Extension
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Turn right onto Sand Spring Road
593 ft · 16 sec · Sand Spring Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sand Spring Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Cresco.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
133 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Light Rain near Cresco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Cresco?
The road trip is about 292.2 miles (470.3 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 146.6 miles from Cresco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.38 one way or $90.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Pittsburgh and Chance Light Rain near Cresco.
Stop Ideas Near Bellefonte
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 Bellefonte.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Cresco. Straight-line distance: 251.49 mi (404.73 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 Cresco
Situated within Monroe County at an elevation of 1184 feet, this unincorporated community is part of Barrett Township in northeastern Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1539800, -75.2804600 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cresco (-75.28046, 41.15398)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $45.38 | $90.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $49.73 | $99.45 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $54.37 | $108.75 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $67.86 | $135.72 |
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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