How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Marple, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Marple, PA is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Marple.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Marple.
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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
263.8 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Morehall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road
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Continue on South Morehall Road
1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto Darby Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road
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Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road
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Continue on Newtown Street Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road
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Turn left onto West Chester Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chester Pike
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Take the exit right
37 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Media Line Road
597 ft · 24 sec · Media Line Road
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Turn left onto Lovell Avenue
1790 ft · 1 min · Lovell Avenue
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Turn right onto Hearth Road
126 m · 18 sec · Hearth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hearth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Marple.
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
264 mi · 04h 47m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Marple.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Marple?
The road trip is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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 145.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 145.9 miles from Marple.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.00 one way or $84.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Marple.
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 Marple. Straight-line distance: 245.7 mi (395.42 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 Marple
Public school in Newtown Square, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 23,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.9776100, -75.3785300 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marple (-75.37853, 39.97761)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $42.00 | $84.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $47.28 | $94.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $50.93 | $101.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $61.47 | $122.95 |
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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