How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Temple, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Temple, PA is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Temple.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Temple.
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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
230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata
1054 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
829 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Centre Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue
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Turn right onto Bellevue Avenue
2052 ft · 47 sec · Bellevue Avenue
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Turn left onto North 5th Street Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street Highway
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Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road
1545 ft · 40 sec · Mount Laurel Road
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Turn right onto Lamont Avenue
115 m · 22 sec · Lamont Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Euclid Avenue
93 m · 13 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Temple.
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
231 mi · 04h 12m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Temple.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Temple?
The road trip is about 264.5 miles (425.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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 131.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 132.8 miles from Temple.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.65 one way or $83.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Temple.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Temple. Straight-line distance: 214.29 mi (344.87 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 Temple
Situated in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Berks County, just north of the city of Reading.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4087000, -75.9216000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Temple (-75.9216, 40.4087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $41.65 | $83.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $45.95 | $91.90 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $49.50 | $98.99 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $61.11 | $122.22 |
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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