How far is Towamensing Trails, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Towamensing Trails, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Towamensing Trails and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Towamensing Trails and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Eliot Lane
87 m · 20 sec · Eliot Lane
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Turn left onto Teddyuscung Trail
3219 ft · 2 min · Teddyuscung Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Stage Road
1549 ft · 50 sec · Old Stage Road
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward PATP North, I 476 North: Scranton
1022 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
7.1 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
879 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
1650 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
115.7 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona
33.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 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 Towamensing Trails and Pittsburgh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
116 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Towamensing Trails and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Towamensing Trails to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 276.2 miles (444.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Towamensing Trails and 138.7 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.52 one way or $87.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Towamensing Trails and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Houserville
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 Houserville.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Towamensing Trails and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 234.26 mi (377.01 km).
#1 Towamensing Trails
Situated in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, this private residential development lies within the Pocono Mountains region at an elevation of approximately 1631 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0078700, -75.5846300 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| 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: 445 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 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 | $4.46 | $43.52 | $87.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $48.02 | $96.04 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $51.72 | $103.45 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $63.86 | $127.73 |
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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