How far is Pittston, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Pittston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 274.6 miles (442 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228 miles (367 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittston and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittston and Pittsburgh.
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Start on North Main Street
25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
57 m · 10 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Butler Alley
563 ft · 26 sec · Butler Alley
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Turn right onto Butler Street
51 m · 8 sec · Butler Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
29 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Kennedy Boulevard
737 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto William Street
1.2 km · 2 min · William Street
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Turn sharp right onto South Township Boulevard
3074 ft · 1 min · South Township Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Turn right
1230 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 South: Hazleton
1127 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Forbes Avenue
110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittston and Pittsburgh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Pittston and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittston to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 274.6 miles (442 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Pittston and 137.6 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228 miles (367 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.59 one way or $79.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Pittston and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Houserville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Houserville.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittston and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 228.07 mi (367.04 km).
#1 Pittston
City in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,346 |
| Coordinates | 41.3259100, -75.7893600 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $39.59 | $79.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.56 | $89.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.00 | $96.01 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $57.95 | $115.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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