How far is Pittsburgh, PA from East Lansdowne, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to East Lansdowne, PA is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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
303.39 mi
05h 50m
Flight
252.18 mi
405.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.18 mi
Kilometers
405.85 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.39 mi
Kilometers
488.26 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Lansdowne
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T23:39
Arrive East Lansdowne
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 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
151.4 mi
02h 55m
To East Lansdowne
151.9 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and East Lansdowne.

  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

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester

    3093 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Chester Pike

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Darby Road

    144 m · 14 sec · Darby Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Lansdowne Avenue

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Lansdowne Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Stewart Avenue

    1838 ft · 55 sec · East Stewart Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Pembroke Avenue

    1336 ft · 41 sec · Pembroke Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lexington Avenue

    982 ft · 45 sec · Lexington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    67 m · 10 sec · Emerson Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emerson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 89%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
6.4 mi · 2%
I 76 East
5.23 mi · 2%
West Chester Pike
2.5 mi · 1%
Lansdowne Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
252.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 55m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near East Lansdowne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to East Lansdowne?

The road trip is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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 151.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 151.9 miles from East Lansdowne.

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

The direct path is about 252.2 miles (405.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 5:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.76 one way or $87.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near East Lansdowne.

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 East Lansdowne. Straight-line distance: 252.18 mi (405.85 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
East Lansdowne

#2 East Lansdowne

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,668
Coordinates39.9456700, -75.2612900
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: East Lansdowne (-75.26129, 39.94567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.71 gal
40.53 L · about $43.76
Round trip
$87.52
21.42 gal · 81.06 L
Estimated CO2
95.2 kg one way
Round trip: 190.4 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.76 $87.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.26 $98.51
Premium $4.95 $53.06 $106.11
Diesel $5.98 $64.05 $128.09

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and East Lansdowne. The current time is 23:39:04.

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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.