How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Olyphant, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Olyphant, PA is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240 miles (386.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
288.1 mi
05h 53m
Flight
239.94 mi
386.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.94 mi
Kilometers
386.15 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.1 mi
Kilometers
463.66 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olyphant
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Olyphant
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
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
Pleasant Gap
PA

Census designated place

From Pittsburgh
143.8 mi
02h 56m
To Olyphant
144.3 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    35.6 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 347: Dunmore, Throop

    1.5 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 347: Dunmore, Throop

    785 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 347 North: Throop

    120 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto O'Neill Highway

    2587 ft · 1 min · O'Neill Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Cypress Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Cypress Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Valley Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Valley Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Lackawanna Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 34%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 21%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 20%
I 81 North
36.3 mi · 13%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
240 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 56m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Olyphant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.1 miles (463.7 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 144.3 miles from Olyphant.

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

The direct path is about 240 miles (386.2 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.55 one way or $83.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Olyphant.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

47 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

48 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

68 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Olyphant. Straight-line distance: 239.94 mi (386.15 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
Olyphant

#2 Olyphant

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,007
Coordinates41.4684100, -75.6029700
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Olyphant (-75.60297, 41.46841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.17 gal
38.48 L · about $41.55
Round trip
$83.11
20.34 gal · 76.96 L
Estimated CO2
90.4 kg one way
Round trip: 180.8 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.55 $83.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.77 $93.54
Premium $4.95 $50.38 $100.76
Diesel $5.98 $60.82 $121.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Olyphant. The current time is 08:02:03.

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.