How far is Preston, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Preston, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Preston and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Chester Street
87 m · 17 sec · Chester Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Cross Valley Expressway
1191 ft · 19 sec · South Cross Valley Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Hazleton
2073 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 15 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
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 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 Preston 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Preston and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Preston to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Preston and 131.4 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.84 one way or $75.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Preston and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village
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 Park Forest Village.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 220.3 mi (354.54 km).
#1 Preston
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 41.2070300, -75.9054800 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $37.84 | $75.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.59 | $85.17 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $45.87 | $91.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $55.37 | $110.75 |
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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