How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Macungie, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Macungie, PA is about 281 miles (452.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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
281.03 mi
05h 31m
Flight
233.42 mi
375.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.42 mi
Kilometers
375.65 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.03 mi
Kilometers
452.28 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macungie
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-17T04:49
Arrive Macungie
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
140.3 mi
02h 45m
To Macungie
140.7 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    41.1 mi · 49 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1790 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Old State Route 100

    545 ft · 11 sec · Old State Route 100

  26. 26

    Continue on Trexlertown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Trexlertown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Spring Creek Road

    680 ft · 14 sec · Spring Creek Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    53 m · 16 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    41 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Lea Street

    92 m · 15 sec · South Lea Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    84 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 61%
William Penn Highway
41.1 mi · 15%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
233.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 45m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Macungie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281 miles (452.3 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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 140.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 140.7 miles from Macungie.

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

The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 5:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.53 one way or $81.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near Macungie.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Macungie. Straight-line distance: 233.42 mi (375.65 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
Macungie

#2 Macungie

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,183
Coordinates40.5159300, -75.5551900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Macungie (-75.55519, 40.51593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.54 L · about $40.53
Round trip
$81.07
19.84 gal · 75.08 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.53 $81.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.62 $91.24
Premium $4.95 $49.14 $98.29
Diesel $5.98 $59.32 $118.64

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Macungie. The current time is 04:49:28.

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.