How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Schuylkill Haven, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Schuylkill Haven, PA is about 254.1 miles (409 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.11 mi
05h 01m
Flight
201.26 mi
323.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.26 mi
Kilometers
323.9 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.11 mi
Kilometers
408.95 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schuylkill Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Schuylkill Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
126.9 mi
02h 30m
To Schuylkill Haven
127.3 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Schuylkill Haven.

  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

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg

    1712 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrisburg Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · William Penn Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

    847 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    89 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Long Run Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Long Run Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto West Columbia Street

    3168 ft · 2 min · West Columbia Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Parkway

    823 ft · 22 sec · Parkway

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    939 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Saint Peter Street

    82 m · 17 sec · South Saint Peter Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Wilson Street

    77 m · 16 sec · East Wilson Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto High Street

    61 m · 9 sec · High Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
170 mi · 67%
American Legion Memorial Highway
22.5 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 5%
William Penn Highway
8.27 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.61 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

170 mi · 03h 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 30m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Schuylkill Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Schuylkill Haven?

The road trip is about 254.1 miles (409 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 127.3 miles from Schuylkill Haven.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.65 one way or $73.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Schuylkill Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Schuylkill Haven. Straight-line distance: 201.26 mi (323.9 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
Schuylkill Haven

#2 Schuylkill Haven

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population5,086
Coordinates40.6306500, -76.1710500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Schuylkill Haven (-76.17105, 40.63065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.94 L · about $36.65
Round trip
$73.30
17.94 gal · 67.88 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.65 $73.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.25 $82.51
Premium $4.95 $44.44 $88.87
Diesel $5.98 $53.64 $107.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Schuylkill Haven. The current time is 01:55:49.

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.