How far is Shippensburg, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Shippensburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shippensburg and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shippensburg and Pittsburgh.
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Start on East King Street
29 m · 7 sec · East King Street
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Turn right onto North Earl Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Earl Street
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Continue on Newburg Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Newburg Road
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Continue on Shippensburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Shippensburg Road
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Continue on Water Street
1857 ft · 37 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
72 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Mountain Street
781 ft · 13 sec · North Mountain Street
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Enola Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Enola Road
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Continue on Cumberland Highway
1079 ft · 23 sec · Cumberland Highway
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Take the ramp right
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2375 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
145.8 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 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 Shippensburg and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
146 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Shippensburg and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shippensburg to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Shippensburg and 86.2 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shippensburg and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore
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 New Baltimore.
Cumberland station
Cumberland, MD
Johnstown
Frostburg, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shippensburg and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 133.3 mi (214.53 km).
#1 Shippensburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,097 |
| Coordinates | 40.0506500, -77.5202600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.92 | $55.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.07 | $60.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
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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