How far is Pittsburgh, PA from North Heidelberg, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to North Heidelberg, PA is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and North Heidelberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and North Heidelberg.
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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
210.7 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon, Manheim
2421 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
708 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 72 North: Lebanon, Hershey
45 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Lebanon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Lebanon Road
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Turn straight onto Quentin Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Quentin Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1276 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Freeman Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Freeman Drive
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Continue on Freeman Road
108 m · 16 sec · Freeman Road
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Turn left onto Schaeffer Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Schaeffer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Heidelberg Avenue
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Turn left onto North Market Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Continue on State Route 419
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 419
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Newmanstown Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Newmanstown Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
1542 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West High Street
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Take the ramp straight
52 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Penn Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto Bernville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bernville Road
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Continue on North Heidelberg Road
2974 ft · 1 min · North Heidelberg Road
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Turn left onto West Meadow Road
1650 ft · 1 min · West Meadow Road
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Turn right onto Klopp Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Klopp Road
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Turn right onto Charming Forge Road
87 m · 12 sec · Charming Forge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charming Forge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and North Heidelberg.
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
211 mi · 03h 50m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near North Heidelberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to North Heidelberg?
The road trip is about 251.2 miles (404.3 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 125.8 miles from North Heidelberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Chance Rain Showers near North Heidelberg.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and North Heidelberg. Straight-line distance: 203.15 mi (326.94 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 North Heidelberg
Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,259 |
| Coordinates | 40.3959300, -76.1341100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Heidelberg (-76.13411, 40.39593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $36.24 | $72.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.79 | $81.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $43.94 | $87.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $53.04 | $106.09 |
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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