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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Quick Snapshot
Road
324.82 mi
06h 13m
Flight
257 mi
413.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257 mi
Kilometers
413.6 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.82 mi
Kilometers
522.75 km
Drive Time
06h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Mon, Apr 20, 12:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T12:20
Arrive Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lurgan
PA

City in United States of America

From Pittsburgh
162.2 mi
03h 06m
To Tinicum
162.7 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

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.

  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

    287.2 mi · 5 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 611: Doylestown, Jenkintown, Willow Grove

    3221 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham

    95 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 611 North: Doylestown, Horsham, Biddle Air National Guard Base

    621 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Easton Road

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Easton Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Doylestown Bypass

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Easton Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Easton Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Easton Road

    875 ft · 20 sec · Old Easton Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Easton Road

    1307 ft · 28 sec · Old Easton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Dark Hollow Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dark Hollow Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dark Hollow Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Smithtown Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road

  20. 20

    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.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
287 mi · 88%
Easton Road
15.2 mi · 5%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 4%
Doylestown Bypass
3.7 mi · 1%
Dark Hollow Road
2.61 mi · 1%
PA 611
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.9 mi
257 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lurgan
03h 06m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
11:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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 Tinicum. Straight-line distance: 257 mi (413.6 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
Tinicum

#2 Tinicum

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,109
Coordinates40.4484400, -75.1076700
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Tinicum (-75.10767, 40.44844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 523 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.46 gal
43.39 L · about $46.83
Round trip
$93.65
22.92 gal · 86.78 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.7 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Tinicum. The current time is 12:20:09.

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.