How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Pocono Pines, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Pocono Pines, PA is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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
280.2 mi
05h 46m
Flight
242.02 mi
389.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.02 mi
Kilometers
389.49 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.2 mi
Kilometers
450.94 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocono Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 10:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-18T23:24
Arrive Pocono Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 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
Houserville
PA

Census designated place

From Pittsburgh
139.9 mi
02h 53m
To Pocono Pines
140.3 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Pocono Pines.

  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

    116.1 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 940 East

    76 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    14.7 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Paxmont Drive

    122 m · 24 sec · Paxmont Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pocono Crest Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Pocono Crest Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pocono Crest Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
116 mi · 41%
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 22%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 21%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
PA 940
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

116 mi · 02h 07m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houserville
02h 53m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Pocono Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Pocono Pines?

The road trip is about 280.2 miles (450.9 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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 139.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 140.3 miles from Pocono Pines.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 5:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.41 one way or $80.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny near Pocono Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Houserville

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

41 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Pocono Pines. Straight-line distance: 242.02 mi (389.49 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 Pocono Pines

Census designated place

Population1,409
Coordinates41.1067500, -75.4543500
Altitude550
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Pocono Pines (-75.45435, 41.10675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.43 L · about $40.41
Round trip
$80.82
19.78 gal · 74.86 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $40.41 $80.82
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.48 $90.97
Premium $4.95 $49.00 $97.99
Diesel $5.98 $59.14 $118.28

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 Pocono Pines. The current time is 23:24:26.

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.