How far is Shamokin, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Shamokin, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.38 mi
04h 07m
Flight
181.86 mi
292.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.86 mi
Kilometers
292.67 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.38 mi
Kilometers
372.37 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Shamokin
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shamokin
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shamokin
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
Warriors Mark
PA

Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

From Shamokin
115.5 mi
02h 03m
To Pittsburgh
115.9 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shamokin and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    18 m · 9 sec · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Arch Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Arch Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Lincoln Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    1076 ft · 29 sec · North Market Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sunbury Street

    155 m · 7 sec · West Sunbury Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 6th Street

    4.8 mi · 5 min · North 6th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    8.3 mi · 9 min · South Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

    1799 ft · 46 sec · Danville-Riverside Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Factory Street

    716 ft · 20 sec · Factory Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  14. 14

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  16. 16

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 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 Shamokin and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
63.1 mi · 27%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 26%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 15%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.5 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warriors Mark
02h 03m from Shamokin
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shamokin and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shamokin to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Warriors Mark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Shamokin and 115.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.38 one way or $66.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shamokin and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Warriors Mark

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

26 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

31 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

48 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shamokin and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 181.86 mi (292.67 km).

Shamokin

#1 Shamokin

City in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population2,367
Coordinates40.7889700, -76.5588500
Altitude220
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: North Market Street (-76.558877, 40.788969)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.91 L · about $33.38
Round trip
$66.77
16.34 gal · 61.82 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $33.38 $66.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.57 $75.15
Premium $4.95 $40.47 $80.95
Diesel $5.98 $48.86 $97.71

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 Shamokin and Pittsburgh. The current time is 03:15:22.

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.