How far is Tatamy, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Tatamy, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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
297.71 mi
04h 54m
Flight
249.47 mi
401.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.47 mi
Kilometers
401.48 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.71 mi
Kilometers
479.11 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Return by in Tatamy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tatamy
2026-04-23T04:18
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 9:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tatamy
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 Tatamy
148.6 mi
02h 27m
To Pittsburgh
149.1 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Tatamy and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    30 m · 9 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Tatamy Road

    719 ft · 19 sec · Tatamy Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward PA 33 South: Wilson

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    3.6 mi · 4 min · PA-33

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Bethlehem, Allentown

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    17.1 mi · 23 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

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

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tatamy 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 57%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 14%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
17.1 mi · 6%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
249.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 27m from Tatamy
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tatamy and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.7 miles (479.1 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 148.6 miles from Tatamy and 149.1 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.94 one way or $85.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tatamy and Sunny 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 Tatamy and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 249.47 mi (401.48 km).

Tatamy

#1 Tatamy

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,209
Coordinates40.7409300, -75.2571200
Altitude120
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: 7th Street (-75.256976, 40.740962)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.77 L · about $42.94
Round trip
$85.89
21.02 gal · 79.54 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.94 $85.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.34 $96.67
Premium $4.95 $52.07 $104.13
Diesel $5.98 $62.85 $125.70

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 Tatamy and Pittsburgh. The current time is 04:18:54.

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.