How far is Springfield, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Springfield, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
304.94 mi
04h 56m
Flight
249.28 mi
401.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.28 mi
Kilometers
401.17 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.94 mi
Kilometers
490.75 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Springfield
148.1 mi
02h 28m
To Pittsburgh
156.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°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 Springfield and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Springfield Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Springfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Sproul Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sproul Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Chester Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newtown Street Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Street Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Darby Paoli Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Darby Paoli Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Darby Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Darby Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Morehall Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morehall Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward PATP Toll, I 76 Toll: Valley Forge, Harrisburg

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    264 mi · 4 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  15. 15

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  20. 20

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
264 mi · 87%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
Darby Paoli Road
3.66 mi · 1%
East Lancaster Avenue
2.14 mi · 1%
East Springfield Road
2.12 mi · 1%
Sproul Road
2.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

264 mi · 04h 48m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
249.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 28m from Springfield
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Springfield and 156.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 249.3 miles (401.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.97 one way or $87.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 249.28 mi (401.17 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,765
Coordinates39.9306700, -75.3201900
Altitude76
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: East Springfield Road (-75.320202, 39.930576)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.73 L · about $43.97
Round trip
$87.93
21.52 gal · 81.46 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.97 $87.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.49 $98.97
Premium $4.95 $53.31 $106.61
Diesel $5.98 $64.34 $128.69

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 Springfield and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:12:13.

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.