How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Philadelphia, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia is 257.21 miles (413.93 km).
Flight distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Philadelphia, PA is 257.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is: 304.73 miles (490.42 km) by car.
Driving from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia will take approximately 04 hours 41 minutes.
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is located on the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its many bridges, and its many attractions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum.
| Population | 299226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°26'26"N 79°59'45"W |
| Latitude | 40.4406200 |
| Longitude | -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Philadelphia: South Penn Square (-75.163922,39.951648)
Estimated Travel Time Between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
The distance between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia is 490 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The current time is 18:09:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 09 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.7 liters (10.75 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia is $39.97 (diesel $51.26).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $39.97 | $44.33 | $47.77 | $51.26 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
