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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Washington County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Sixth Avenue
1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Liberty Avenue
1943 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Continue on I 376 West
1034 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
4.4 mi · 6 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Carnegie, Heidelberg
1124 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Carnegie
1222 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Jane Street
135 m · 17 sec · Jane Street
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Continue on Mansfield Boulevard
2046 ft · 47 sec · Mansfield Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Noblestown Road
2155 ft · 43 sec · Noblestown Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1488 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Garards Fort, Kirby
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Kirby Road
57 m · 4 sec · Kirby Road
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Continue on Kirby Fort Road
612 ft · 12 sec · Kirby Fort Road
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Continue on Kirby Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kirby Road
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Turn sharp right onto Garards Fort Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Garards Fort Road
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Turn right onto Bobtown Road
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bobtown Road
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Turn right onto Budapest Road
999 ft · 46 sec · Budapest Road
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Continue on Budapest Road
20 m · 3 sec · Budapest Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Strabane.
Union Station
Connellsville station
Greensburg
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 47.26 mi (76.05 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 Newtown
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 14,197 |
| Coordinates | 39.7570200, -79.9697800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-79.96978, 39.75702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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