How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Souderton, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Souderton, PA is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246 miles (395.9 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.6 mi
05h 52m
Flight
245.98 mi
395.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.98 mi
Kilometers
395.86 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.6 mi
Kilometers
498.25 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Souderton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Souderton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Pittsburgh
154.5 mi
02h 56m
To Souderton
155 mi
02h 56m

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
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Souderton.

  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

    278.3 mi · 5 hr 3 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 63 East: Kulpsville

    1730 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sumneytown Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wambold Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Wambold Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Township Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Township Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Souderton Hatfield Pike

    2849 ft · 1 min · Souderton Hatfield Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    2222 ft · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    81 m · 15 sec · West Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1522 ft · 57 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
278 mi · 90%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 4%
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9.58 mi · 3%
Wambold Road
3.1 mi · 1%
Sumneytown Pike
0.93 mi
East Township Line Road
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

278 mi · 05h 03m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
246 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
02h 56m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Souderton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Souderton?

The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.3 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 154.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 155 miles from Souderton.

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

The direct path is about 246 miles (395.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 $44.62 one way or $89.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Souderton.

Stop Ideas Near Lurgan

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

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

BUS

Hagerstown, MD

51 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

55 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

63 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Souderton. Straight-line distance: 245.98 mi (395.86 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
Souderton

#2 Souderton

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population7,110
Coordinates40.3117700, -75.3251800
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Souderton (-75.32518, 40.31177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.35 L · about $44.62
Round trip
$89.24
21.84 gal · 82.7 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $44.62 $89.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.22 $100.44
Premium $4.95 $54.10 $108.20
Diesel $5.98 $65.30 $130.60

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 Souderton. The current time is 07:44:19.

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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.