How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Easton, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Easton, PA is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 53m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Easton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Easton.
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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
170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
19.7 mi · 27 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 248: Wilson, 25th Street
1099 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Wood Avenue
635 ft · 15 sec · Wood Avenue
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Turn right onto Northampton Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northampton Street
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
849 ft · 43 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
12 m · 3 sec · Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Easton.
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
170 mi · 03h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Easton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Easton?
The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 149 miles from Easton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.90 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Easton.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Easton. Straight-line distance: 251.2 mi (404.26 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 Easton
City in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 26,978 |
| Coordinates | 40.6884300, -75.2207300 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Easton (-75.22073, 40.68843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $42.90 | $85.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.29 | $96.58 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.02 | $104.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $62.79 | $125.58 |
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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