How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Palmerton, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Palmerton, PA is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Palmerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Palmerton.
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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
13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: Conyngham, Nescopeck
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Berwick Hazleton Highway
3028 ft · 57 sec · Berwick Hazleton Highway
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Continue on State Route 93
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93
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Continue on Valmont Parkway
3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway
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Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard
1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
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Continue on North Broad Street
2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
3.8 mi · 5 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Berwick Street
1 mi · 1 min · Berwick Street
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Continue on Broad Street
2666 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
5.7 mi · 8 min · Hudson Drive
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Continue on Hunter Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Hunter Street
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Continue on Hudson Drive
160 m · 13 sec · Hudson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Catawissa Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Catawissa Street
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Continue on Lehigh Avenue
1431 ft · 24 sec · Lehigh Avenue
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Continue on Lehigh Street
2507 ft · 40 sec · Lehigh Street
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Street
1589 ft · 35 sec · Susquehanna Street
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Continue on Mauch Chunk Street
1.9 mi · 2 min · Mauch Chunk Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on North First Street
2625 ft · 1 min · North First Street
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Continue on Bankway Street
1149 ft · 22 sec · Bankway Street
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Continue on East Bridge Street
2447 ft · 1 min · East Bridge Street
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Delaware Avenue
2228 ft · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Palmerton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
95.3 mi · 01h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Palmerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Palmerton?
The road trip is about 279.2 miles (449.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 139.9 miles from Palmerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 5:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.25 one way or $80.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Palmerton.
Stop Ideas Near Houserville
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 Houserville.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Palmerton. Straight-line distance: 231.24 mi (372.14 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 Palmerton
Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,321 |
| Coordinates | 40.8014000, -75.6119000 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmerton (-75.6119, 40.8014)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $40.25 | $80.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.30 | $90.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.80 | $97.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.90 | $117.81 |
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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