How far is Tobyhanna, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Tobyhanna, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 288.9 miles (465 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m 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
288.93 mi
04h 40m
Flight
244.73 mi
393.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.73 mi
Kilometers
393.85 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.93 mi
Kilometers
464.99 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Tobyhanna
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tobyhanna
2026-04-18T21:46
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tobyhanna
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
Pleasant Gap
PA

Census designated place

From Tobyhanna
144.2 mi
02h 20m
To Pittsburgh
144.8 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton

    2336 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    132.1 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  9. 9

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  18. 18

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tobyhanna 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
132 mi · 46%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 21%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 12%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 8%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

132 mi · 02h 26m

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
244.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Gap
02h 20m from Tobyhanna
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tobyhanna and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.9 miles (465 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?

Pleasant Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Tobyhanna and 144.8 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.64 one way or $83.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tobyhanna and Rain Showers Likely near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Gap

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

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

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Lewistown

34 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

48 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

68 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tobyhanna and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 244.73 mi (393.85 km).

Tobyhanna

#1 Tobyhanna

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population8,627
Coordinates41.1770300, -75.4179600
Altitude591
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: Main Street (-75.417915, 41.177046)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.59 L · about $41.64
Round trip
$83.27
20.38 gal · 77.18 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.64 $83.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.86 $93.73
Premium $4.95 $50.48 $100.96
Diesel $5.98 $60.94 $121.87

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tobyhanna and Pittsburgh. The current time is 21:46:43.

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.