How far is Saint Lawrence, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Saint Lawrence, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
272.92 mi
04h 22m
Flight
217.17 mi
349.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.17 mi
Kilometers
349.5 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.92 mi
Kilometers
439.23 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:49 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Lawrence
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Lawrence
2026-04-18T05:27
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sat, Apr 18, 9:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Lawrence
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Saint Lawrence
131.6 mi
02h 11m
To Pittsburgh
141.3 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Lawrence and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Oley Turnpike Road

    1724 ft · 45 sec · Oley Turnpike Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Perkiomen Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    2448 ft · 43 sec · Howard Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Mineral Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Mineral Spring Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1644 ft · 30 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Penn Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Penn Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1843 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    3107 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 85%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
Penn Avenue
12.7 mi · 5%
Perkiomen Avenue
1.07 mi
Penn Street
0.93 mi
Colonel Howard Boulevard
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

231 mi · 04h 12m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 11m from Saint Lawrence
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Saint Lawrence to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.6 miles from Saint Lawrence and 141.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.35 one way or $78.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Lawrence and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Lawrence and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 217.17 mi (349.5 km).

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#1 Saint Lawrence

Human settlement in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,832
Coordinates40.3270400, -75.8718700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 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
Start: Oley Turnpike Road (-75.871795, 40.326998)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.63 gal
36.46 L · about $39.35
Round trip
$78.70
19.26 gal · 72.92 L
Estimated CO2
85.6 kg one way
Round trip: 171.2 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $39.35 $78.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $44.29 $88.58
Premium $4.95 $47.71 $95.41
Diesel $5.98 $57.59 $115.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Lawrence and Pittsburgh. The current time is 05:27:22.

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.