How far is Pittsburgh, PA from West Pikeland, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to West Pikeland, PA is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
277.19 mi
05h 15m
Flight
232.57 mi
374.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.57 mi
Kilometers
374.29 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
277.19 mi
Kilometers
446.09 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Pikeland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Mon, Apr 20, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T13:41
Arrive West Pikeland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
138.4 mi
02h 37m
To West Pikeland
138.8 mi
02h 37m

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
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and West Pikeland.

  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

    256.2 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    2289 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2998 ft · 53 sec · Pottstown Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Uwchlan Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Uwchlan Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Kimberton Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Kimberton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Yellow Springs Road

    1.6 km · 3 min · Yellow Springs Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    141 m · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    48 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
256 mi · 92%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
Kimberton Road
2.24 mi · 1%
East Uwchlan Avenue
1.23 mi
Yellow Springs Road
0.98 mi
PA 100 South
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

256 mi · 04h 39m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
232.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 37m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
6:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers near West Pikeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to West Pikeland?

The road trip is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 138.8 miles from West Pikeland.

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

The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.96 one way or $79.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Rain Showers near West Pikeland.

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and West Pikeland. Straight-line distance: 232.57 mi (374.29 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
West Pikeland

#2 West Pikeland

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population4,053
Coordinates40.0826000, -75.6093700
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: West Pikeland (-75.60937, 40.0826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.78 gal
37.03 L · about $39.96
Round trip
$79.92
19.56 gal · 74.06 L
Estimated CO2
86.9 kg one way
Round trip: 173.8 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.96 $79.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.98 $89.96
Premium $4.95 $48.45 $96.90
Diesel $5.98 $58.48 $116.97

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 West Pikeland. The current time is 13:41:22.

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.