How far is Schuylkill Haven, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Schuylkill Haven, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
253.32 mi
04h 11m
Flight
201.26 mi
323.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.26 mi
Kilometers
323.9 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.32 mi
Kilometers
407.68 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Schuylkill Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schuylkill Haven
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schuylkill Haven
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 Schuylkill Haven
126.4 mi
02h 05m
To Pittsburgh
126.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schuylkill Haven and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    23 m · 9 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1295 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Parkway

    704 ft · 16 sec · Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Columbia Street

    3168 ft · 2 min · West Columbia Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Long Run Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Long Run Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  25. 25

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schuylkill Haven 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 67%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 15%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
William Penn Highway
8.26 mi · 3%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Long Run Road
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

171 mi · 03h 07m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 05m from Schuylkill Haven
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Schuylkill Haven 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 Schuylkill Haven to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 253.3 miles (407.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 126.4 miles from Schuylkill Haven and 126.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (323.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.53 one way or $73.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Schuylkill Haven and Scattered 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 Schuylkill Haven and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 201.26 mi (323.9 km).

Schuylkill Haven

#1 Schuylkill Haven

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population5,086
Coordinates40.6306500, -76.1710500
Altitude169
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: High Street (-76.171159, 40.630545)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.94 gal
33.84 L · about $36.53
Round trip
$73.06
17.88 gal · 67.68 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.9 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.53 $73.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.12 $82.23
Premium $4.95 $44.29 $88.58
Diesel $5.98 $53.46 $106.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Schuylkill Haven and Pittsburgh. The current time is 21:18:36.

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.