How far is Pittsburgh, PA from North Wales, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to North Wales, PA is about 301.6 miles (485.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249 miles (400.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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 44m.
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
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and North Wales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and North Wales.
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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
277.3 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476 South: Chester
2497 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 South: Plymouth Road, Chester, Norristown
953 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Plymouth Road
123 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Plymouth Road
967 ft · 28 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike
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Turn right onto Walton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Stenton Avenue
2359 ft · 51 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
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Turn slight left onto Plymouth Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Plymouth Road
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Turn left onto Morris Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Morris Road
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Turn slight right onto North Wales Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Wales Road
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Continue on West Walnut Street
2031 ft · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and North Wales.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 05h 02m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Wales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to North Wales?
The road trip is about 301.6 miles (485.3 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Pittsburgh and 151 miles from North Wales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249 miles (400.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.6 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 5:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.48 one way or $86.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Wales.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
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 Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and North Wales. Straight-line distance: 248.98 mi (400.69 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 Wales
Borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,257 |
| Coordinates | 40.2109400, -75.2782300 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Wales (-75.27823, 40.21094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $43.48 | $86.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $48.93 | $97.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $52.71 | $105.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $63.63 | $127.25 |
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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