How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Edwardsville, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Edwardsville, PA is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
268.25 mi
05h 33m
Flight
220.73 mi
355.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.73 mi
Kilometers
355.23 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.25 mi
Kilometers
431.7 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edwardsville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T02:56
Arrive Edwardsville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Pittsburgh
133.9 mi
02h 46m
To Edwardsville
134.3 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward PA 309 south, PA 309 Business: Mountain Top, Wilkes-Barre

    3253 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    629 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

    1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Blackman Street

    1 km · 1 min · Blackman Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hazle Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hazle Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Public Square

    944 ft · 30 sec · West Market Street

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto West Market Street

    913 ft · 24 sec · West Market Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Market Street Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Market Street Bridge

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    1620 ft · 45 sec · Jackson Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 37%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 23%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 22%
I 81 North
14.3 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
220.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 46m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Edwardsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 134.3 miles from Edwardsville.

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

The direct path is about 220.7 miles (355.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.69 one way or $77.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Edwardsville.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 220.73 mi (355.23 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
Edwardsville

#2 Edwardsville

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates41.2695300, -75.9163100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Edwardsville (-75.91631, 41.26953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.47 gal
35.83 L · about $38.69
Round trip
$77.39
18.94 gal · 71.66 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.3 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $38.69 $77.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $43.55 $87.11
Premium $4.95 $46.91 $93.83
Diesel $5.98 $56.63 $113.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Edwardsville. The current time is 02:56:27.

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.