How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Worcester, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Worcester, PA is about 297 miles (478 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (395 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
297 mi
05h 38m
Flight
245.45 mi
395.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.45 mi
Kilometers
395.01 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
297 mi
Kilometers
477.98 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, May 13, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Wed, May 13, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive Worcester
Wed, May 13, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
148.3 mi
02h 49m
To Worcester
148.8 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    270.5 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, Philadelphia

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 422 West: West Chester, Pottstown, Swedesford Road

    136 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 422 West

    2383 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 422 West: Pottstown

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 363: Audubon, Trooper

    1119 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Trooper Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Trooper Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ridge Pike

    2273 ft · 51 sec · Ridge Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Valley Forge Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Valley Forge Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valley Forge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 91%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
Valley Forge Road
3.28 mi · 1%
South Trooper Road
2.54 mi · 1%
County Line Expressway
2.1 mi · 1%
North Park Avenue
1.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 49m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Clear near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297 miles (478 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 148.8 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (395 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.82 one way or $85.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Clear near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 245.45 mi (395.01 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
Worcester

#2 Worcester

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population10,472
Coordinates40.2012200, -75.3465700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Worcester (-75.34657, 40.20122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.67 L · about $42.82
Round trip
$85.64
20.96 gal · 79.34 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.82 $85.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.20 $96.40
Premium $4.95 $51.92 $103.84
Diesel $5.98 $62.67 $125.34

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 Worcester. The current time is 20:26:19.

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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.