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

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to West York, PA is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
222.51 mi
04h 18m
Flight
174.51 mi
280.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.51 mi
Kilometers
280.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.51 mi
Kilometers
358.09 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West York
Wed, May 13, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Thu, May 14, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-05-13T19:38
Arrive West York
Wed, May 13, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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
Everett
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania, USA

From Pittsburgh
111.1 mi
02h 09m
To West York
111.4 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83: York, Baltimore, Harrisburg

    1403 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    1922 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 83 Business, PA 181

    953 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 83 Business, PA 181

    53 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North George Street

    2490 ft · 44 sec · North George Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Arsenal Road

    762 ft · 19 sec · Arsenal Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Loucks Road

    2257 ft · 55 sec · Loucks Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carlisle Avenue

    864 ft · 29 sec · Carlisle Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    149 m · 10 sec · Linden Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Richland Avenue

    1042 ft · 27 sec · North Richland Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West King Street

    808 ft · 30 sec · West King Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Overbrook Avenue

    97 m · 14 sec · Overbrook Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Overbrook Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
186 mi · 84%
I 83 South
17.4 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 6%
Pennsylvania Avenue
1.77 mi · 1%
North George Street
0.47 mi
Loucks Road
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

186 mi · 03h 24m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
02h 09m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms near West York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 111.4 miles from West York.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms near West York.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

40 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

50 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

52 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

56 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and West York. Straight-line distance: 174.51 mi (280.85 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 York

#2 West York

Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,602
Coordinates39.9526000, -76.7513600
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: West York (-76.75136, 39.9526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.72 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.15
15.7 gal · 59.44 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $32.08 $64.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.10 $72.20
Premium $4.95 $38.89 $77.78
Diesel $5.98 $46.94 $93.89

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and West York. The current time is 19:38:49.

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.