How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Lenox, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Lenox, PA is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
308.43 mi
06h 16m
Flight
241.64 mi
388.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.64 mi
Kilometers
388.89 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.43 mi
Kilometers
496.37 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenox
Thu, Apr 16, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 16, 4:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Lenox
Thu, Apr 16, 9:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
154 mi
03h 08m
To Lenox
154.4 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 106: Lenox

    767 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 106

    1505 ft · 31 sec · State Route 106

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 92

    76 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 92

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 32%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 20%
I 81 North
60 mi · 19%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 19%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 4%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 4%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.7 mi
241.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
03h 08m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
11:28 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.4 miles (496.4 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Pittsburgh and 154.4 miles from Lenox.

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

The direct path is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

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Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Lenox. Straight-line distance: 241.64 mi (388.89 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
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#2 Lenox

Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,767
Coordinates41.7117500, -75.6729700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Lenox (-75.67297, 41.71175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.2 L · about $44.46
Round trip
$88.91
21.76 gal · 82.4 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.46 $88.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.04 $100.07
Premium $4.95 $53.90 $107.80
Diesel $5.98 $65.06 $130.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Lenox. The current time is 03:42:00.

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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.