How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Greencastle, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Greencastle, PA is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
161.05 mi
03h 20m
Flight
127.98 mi
205.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.98 mi
Kilometers
205.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.05 mi
Kilometers
259.18 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greencastle
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Greencastle
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 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
Glade
PA

Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Pittsburgh
80.4 mi
01h 40m
To Greencastle
80.6 mi
01h 40m

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
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Breezewood, Baltimore, Washington DC

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Chambersburg, Gettysburg

    1079 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway

    20.7 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fort Loudon Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fort Loudon Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lemar Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Lemar Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Buchanan Trail West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Buchanan Trail West

  16. 16

    Continue on West Baltimore Street

    1953 ft · 59 sec · West Baltimore Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Baltimore Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 65%
Lincoln Highway
20.7 mi · 13%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 8%
Lemar Road
7.59 mi · 5%
Lincoln Way West
4.19 mi · 3%
Buchanan Trail West
4.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glade
01h 40m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Greencastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 80.6 miles from Greencastle.

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

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Greencastle.

Stop Ideas Near Glade

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

37 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Cumberland station

39 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

39 mi away
101 Braddock Road
BUS

Grantsville, MD

39 mi away
3000 Chestnut Ridge Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Greencastle. Straight-line distance: 127.98 mi (205.97 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
Greencastle

#2 Greencastle

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,989
Coordinates39.7903700, -77.7277700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Greencastle (-77.72777, 39.79037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.51 L · about $23.21
Round trip
$46.42
11.36 gal · 43.02 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.21 $46.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.12 $52.24
Premium $4.95 $28.14 $56.28
Diesel $5.98 $33.97 $67.93

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 Greencastle. The current time is 23:46:41.

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.