How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Tinicum, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Tinicum, PA is about 324.9 miles (522.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257 miles (413.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Tinicum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Tinicum.
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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
287.2 mi · 5 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove
3221 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham
95 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base
621 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Easton Road
8.5 mi · 15 min · Easton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Doylestown Bypass
3.7 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Bypass
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Continue on Easton Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Easton Road
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Turn right onto Old Easton Road
875 ft · 20 sec · Old Easton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Easton Road
1307 ft · 28 sec · Old Easton Road
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Continue on Dark Hollow Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dark Hollow Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road
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Turn straight onto Smithtown Road
42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Tinicum.
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
287 mi · 05h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Tinicum?
The road trip is about 324.9 miles (522.8 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lurgan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 162.7 miles from Tinicum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257 miles (413.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.83 one way or $93.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.
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 Tinicum. Straight-line distance: 257 mi (413.6 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 Tinicum
Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.4484400, -75.1076700 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tinicum (-75.10767, 40.44844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $46.83 | $93.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.70 | $105.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $56.77 | $113.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $68.53 | $137.06 |
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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