How far is Saw Creek, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Saw Creek, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (423 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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
310.34 mi
05h 30m
Flight
262.83 mi
422.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.83 mi
Kilometers
422.99 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.34 mi
Kilometers
499.45 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Return by in Saw Creek
Thu, Oct 15, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saw Creek
2026-10-15T12:56
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saw Creek
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
Snydertown
PA

Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

From Saw Creek
154.2 mi
02h 45m
To Pittsburgh
156.2 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saw Creek and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Crewe Court

    112 m · 16 sec · Crewe Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keswick Avenue

    786 ft · 39 sec · Keswick Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woodbridge Drive East

    49 m · 11 sec · Woodbridge Drive East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Decker Road

    111 m · 16 sec · Decker Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Winona Falls Road

    2.7 mi · 10 min · Winona Falls Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Milford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Seven Bridge Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Seven Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Seven Bridge Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Seven Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1496 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    144.7 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
148 mi · 48%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 20%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 11%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 4%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

145 mi · 02h 43m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snydertown
02h 45m from Saw Creek
Leave By
5:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saw Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saw Creek to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Saw Creek and 156.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (423 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 5:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.88 one way or $97.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saw Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Snydertown

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

44 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

65 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

66 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

86 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saw Creek and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 262.83 mi (422.99 km).

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#1 Saw Creek

Situated in Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies within the forested terrain of the Pocono Mountains region.

Population0
Coordinates41.1125900, -75.0507300
Altitude226
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: Crewe Court (-75.050644, 41.112601)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.95 gal
41.45 L · about $48.88
Round trip
$97.76
21.9 gal · 82.9 L
Estimated CO2
97.3 kg one way
Round trip: 194.6 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $48.88 $97.76
Mid-grade $4.93 $53.93 $107.86
Premium $5.31 $58.09 $116.18
Diesel $6.55 $71.72 $143.45

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saw Creek and Pittsburgh. The current time is 12:56:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.