How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Rockledge, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Rockledge, PA is about 308.5 miles (496.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Rockledge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Rockledge.
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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
13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg
1317 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
885 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg
855 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
282.8 mi · 5 hr 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
1043 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto PA 309 South: Philadelphia
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fort Washington Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Fort Washington Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
157 m · 21 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Turn left onto Greenwood Avenue
118 m · 15 sec · Greenwood Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Avenue
3052 ft · 2 min · Greenwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Road
3053 ft · 1 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto Washington Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Washington Lane
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Turn right onto Township Line Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Township Line Road
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Turn left onto Church Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Huntingdon Pike
552 ft · 18 sec · Huntingdon Pike
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Turn right
12 m · 3 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 Rockledge.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Rockledge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Rockledge?
The road trip is about 308.5 miles (496.5 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Pittsburgh and 154.5 miles from Rockledge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 5:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.50 one way or $88.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Rockledge.
Stop Ideas Near Lurgan
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 Lurgan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Rockledge. Straight-line distance: 259.84 mi (418.17 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 Rockledge
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,526 |
| Coordinates | 40.0812200, -75.0896200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockledge (-75.08962, 40.08122)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $44.50 | $88.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.08 | $100.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $53.95 | $107.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $65.12 | $130.24 |
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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