How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Newtown, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Newtown, PA is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
67.54 mi
01h 34m
Flight
47.26 mi
76.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.26 mi
Kilometers
76.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.54 mi
Kilometers
108.69 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newtown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 16, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Newtown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
South Strabane
PA

Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
33.7 mi
00h 47m
To Newtown
33.7 mi
00h 47m

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
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Avenue

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    1943 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on I 376 West

    1034 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg

    1124 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie

    1222 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Jane Street

    135 m · 17 sec · Jane Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Mansfield Boulevard

    2046 ft · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Noblestown Road

    2155 ft · 43 sec · Noblestown Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    1488 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown

    2903 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

    26.8 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Garards Fort, Kirby

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kirby Road

    57 m · 4 sec · Kirby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Kirby Fort Road

    612 ft · 12 sec · Kirby Fort Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Kirby Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Kirby Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Garards Fort Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bobtown Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Bobtown Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Budapest Road

    999 ft · 46 sec · Budapest Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Budapest Road

    20 m · 3 sec · Budapest Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Budapest Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 79 south
26.8 mi · 40%
Noblestown Road
19.4 mi · 29%
Bobtown Road
5.15 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
4.38 mi · 6%
Garards Fort Road
3.69 mi · 5%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 79 south

Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown

26.8 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Strabane
00h 47m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Strabane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 33.7 miles from Newtown.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.72 one way or $19.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Strabane

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

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

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Union Station

37 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
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Connellsville station

50 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street
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Greensburg

55 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
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Latrobe station

69 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 47.26 mi (76.05 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 Newtown

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population14,197
Coordinates39.7570200, -79.9697800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Newtown (-79.96978, 39.75702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9.02 L · about $9.72
Round trip
$19.45
4.76 gal · 18.04 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.72 $19.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.95 $21.89
Premium $4.95 $11.79 $23.58
Diesel $5.98 $14.23 $28.46

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 Newtown. The current time is 00:19:51.

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.