How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Wernersville, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Wernersville, PA is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.47 mi
04h 59m
Flight
206.18 mi
331.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.18 mi
Kilometers
331.82 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.47 mi
Kilometers
419.19 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wernersville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T13:41
Arrive Wernersville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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

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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
130.1 mi
02h 29m
To Wernersville
130.4 mi
02h 29m

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
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Reading, Ephrata

    1054 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    3108 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    623 ft · 15 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 222 North: Reading

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 724: Sinking Spring

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 724 West: Sinking Spring

    104 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Shillington Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Shillington Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Penn Avenue

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Penn Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stitzer Avenue

    75 m · 16 sec · Stitzer Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Fairview Street

    78 m · 11 sec · West Fairview Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Fairview Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 89%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
US 222 North
8.76 mi · 3%
Penn Avenue
3.4 mi · 1%
Shillington Road
1.35 mi · 1%
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 29m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers Likely near Wernersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 130.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 130.4 miles from Wernersville.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.55 one way or $75.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Rain Showers Likely near Wernersville.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Wernersville. Straight-line distance: 206.18 mi (331.82 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
Wernersville

#2 Wernersville

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,750
Coordinates40.3300900, -76.0805000
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Wernersville (-76.0805, 40.33009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.79 L · about $37.55
Round trip
$75.10
18.38 gal · 69.58 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.55 $75.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.26 $84.53
Premium $4.95 $45.53 $91.05
Diesel $5.98 $54.96 $109.91

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 Wernersville. The current time is 13:41:58.

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.