How far is Pittsburgh, PA from King of Prussia, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to King of Prussia, PA is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and King of Prussia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and King of Prussia.
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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
270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia
1.1 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Gulph Road, Valley Forge, Village Drive
820 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Village Drive
624 ft · 52 sec · Village Drive
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Turn right onto North Gulph Road
1689 ft · 45 sec · North Gulph Road
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Turn left onto Mall Boulevard
1381 ft · 34 sec · Mall Boulevard
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Turn right
56 m · 20 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and King of Prussia.
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
271 mi · 04h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near King of Prussia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to King of Prussia?
The road trip is about 286.9 miles (461.8 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 143.7 miles from King of Prussia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.7 miles (392.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near King of Prussia.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and King of Prussia. Straight-line distance: 243.7 mi (392.2 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 King of Prussia
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 19,936 |
| Coordinates | 40.0892700, -75.3960200 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: King of Prussia (-75.39602, 40.08927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.59 | $93.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.18 | $100.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $60.58 | $121.15 |
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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