How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Derry, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Derry, PA is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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
214.07 mi
04h 32m
Flight
182.24 mi
293.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.24 mi
Kilometers
293.29 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.07 mi
Kilometers
344.51 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Mon, Jun 1, 11:20 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Tue, Jun 2, 3:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-06-01T18:47
Arrive Derry
Mon, Jun 1, 11:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 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
Bellwood
PA

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Pittsburgh
106.9 mi
02h 16m
To Derry
107.2 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    54.6 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 254

    1147 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    64 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broadway Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Broadway Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Washingtonville Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Washingtonville Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Greenleaf Road

    1212 ft · 55 sec · Greenleaf Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Crawford Road

    811 ft · 36 sec · Crawford Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crawford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 29%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 27%
Keystone Shortway
54.6 mi · 26%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 6%
Broadway Road
6.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

54.6 mi · 00h 59m

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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
182.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellwood
02h 16m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Bellwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 107.2 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 7:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Bellwood

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

10 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

12 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Huntingdon

30 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

59 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Derry. Straight-line distance: 182.24 mi (293.29 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
Derry

#2 Derry

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,495
Coordinates41.0759200, -76.6160600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Derry (-76.61606, 41.07592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.59 L · about $30.85
Round trip
$61.70
15.1 gal · 57.18 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.85 $61.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.72 $69.44
Premium $4.95 $37.40 $74.81
Diesel $5.98 $45.15 $90.30

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Derry. The current time is 18:47:36.

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.