How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Norwood, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Norwood, PA is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
299.41 mi
05h 52m
Flight
250.81 mi
403.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
250.81 mi
Kilometers
403.64 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.41 mi
Kilometers
481.85 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
149.5 mi
02h 56m
To Norwood
149.9 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    263.8 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Morehall Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Newtown Street Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sproul Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Sproul Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sproul Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Woodland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Woodland Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Kedron Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

    2177 ft · 59 sec · Macdade Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Holmes Road

    954 ft · 26 sec · Holmes Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Amosland Road

    2375 ft · 1 min · West Amosland Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Welcome Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · Welcome Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Welcome Avenue

    659 ft · 29 sec · Welcome Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Welcome Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 88%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
Darby Paoli Road
3.72 mi · 1%
Sproul Road
3.02 mi · 1%
West Woodland Avenue
2.3 mi · 1%
Lancaster Avenue
2.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
250.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 56m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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 149.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 149.9 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.15 one way or $86.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Rain Showers near Norwood.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shade Gap, 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 Shade Gap.

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 250.81 mi (403.64 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
Norwood

#2 Norwood

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates39.8917800, -75.2996300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Norwood (-75.29963, 39.89178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.99 L · about $43.15
Round trip
$86.30
21.12 gal · 79.98 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.15 $86.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.57 $97.13
Premium $4.95 $52.31 $104.63
Diesel $5.98 $63.15 $126.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Norwood. The current time is 01:15:37.

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.