How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Oreland, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Oreland, PA is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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
300.68 mi
05h 38m
Flight
254.92 mi
410.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.92 mi
Kilometers
410.25 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.68 mi
Kilometers
483.9 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oreland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T04:49
Arrive Oreland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 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
150.1 mi
02h 49m
To Oreland
150.6 mi
02h 49m

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
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    282.8 mi · 5 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington

    1508 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Twining Road

    652 ft · 23 sec · Twining Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Orlando Avenue

    48 m · 7 sec · Orlando Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orlando Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
283 mi · 94%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.91 mi · 1%
PA 309
0.72 mi
I 76
0.42 mi
I 376 East
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

283 mi · 05h 08m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
254.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 49m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers near Oreland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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 150.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 150.6 miles from Oreland.

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

The direct path is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.35 one way or $86.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Oreland. Straight-line distance: 254.92 mi (410.25 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
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#2 Oreland

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania

Population5,678
Coordinates40.1184400, -75.1776800
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Oreland (-75.17768, 40.11844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.16 L · about $43.35
Round trip
$86.70
21.22 gal · 80.32 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.35 $86.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.80 $97.59
Premium $4.95 $52.56 $105.12
Diesel $5.98 $63.45 $126.90

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 Oreland. The current time is 04:49:02.

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.