How far is South Pottstown, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from South Pottstown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 276 miles (444.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Pottstown and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Pottstown and Pittsburgh.
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Start on East Main Street
50 m · 13 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Hanover Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Hanover Street
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Merge slight right onto Pottstown Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pottstown Pike
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
8.6 mi · 14 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on East Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Morgan Way
1096 ft · 32 sec · Morgan Way
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Turn left onto Quarry Road
2019 ft · 56 sec · Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1069 ft · 21 sec · Morgantown Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 76, PATP
740 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Morgantown Expressway
99 m · 4 sec · Morgantown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
242.5 mi · 4 hr 24 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 South Pottstown 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
243 mi · 04h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving South Pottstown and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Pottstown to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 276 miles (444.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from South Pottstown and 138.7 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.80 one way or $79.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Pottstown and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Pottstown and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 229.22 mi (368.89 km).
#1 South Pottstown
Census designated place
| Population | 2,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.2395400, -75.6510200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
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 | $39.80 | $79.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.79 | $89.59 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $48.25 | $96.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $58.25 | $116.49 |
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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