How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Scotland, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Scotland, PA is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Scotland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Scotland.
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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
132.9 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 75: Willow Hill, Fort Loudon
1847 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Willow Hill Interchange
1495 ft · 34 sec · Willow Hill Interchange
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Turn right onto Path Valley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Path Valley Road
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Turn left onto Fannettsburg Road East
2.1 mi · 4 min · Fannettsburg Road East
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Continue on Shinabrook Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Shinabrook Road
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Turn straight onto Upper Strasburg Road
3 mi · 5 min · Upper Strasburg Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Upper Strasburg Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Upper Strasburg Road
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Turn right onto Cumberland Highway
4 mi · 6 min · Cumberland Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Black Gap Road
140 m · 9 sec · Black Gap Road
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Turn right onto Scotland Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Scotland Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Scotland Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Scotland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
133 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Scotland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Scotland?
The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 85.4 miles from Scotland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.46 one way or $52.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Scotland.
Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore
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 New Baltimore.
Cumberland station
Cumberland, MD
Johnstown
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Scotland. Straight-line distance: 131.21 mi (211.17 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 Scotland
Scotland is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9687000, -77.5872100 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotland (-77.58721, 39.9687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $26.46 | $52.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $28.99 | $57.97 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $31.70 | $63.39 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
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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