How far is Trooper, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Trooper, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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
294.28 mi
04h 46m
Flight
242.91 mi
390.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.91 mi
Kilometers
390.92 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.28 mi
Kilometers
473.6 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:41 AM EDT
Return by in Trooper
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trooper
2026-04-19T06:55
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trooper
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Trooper
146.8 mi
02h 23m
To Pittsburgh
147.5 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillside Avenue

    1192 ft · 55 sec · Hillside Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridge Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Ridge Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Trooper Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Trooper Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

    960 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    2230 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2395 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  21. 21

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trooper 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 92%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
South Trooper Road
2.63 mi · 1%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 1%
US 202 North
1.1 mi
I 76 West
0.81 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
242.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 23m from Trooper
Leave By
7:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Trooper 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 Trooper to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 146.8 miles from Trooper and 147.5 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 7:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.41 one way or $84.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Metal

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

42 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

43 mi away
123 West Franklin Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Martinsburg station

62 mi away
229 East Martin St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trooper and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 242.91 mi (390.92 km).

Trooper

#1 Trooper

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population5,744
Coordinates40.1498300, -75.4018500
Altitude115
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: Hillside Avenue (-75.401875, 40.149865)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.31 L · about $42.41
Round trip
$84.83
20.76 gal · 78.62 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $42.41 $84.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $47.74 $95.48
Premium $4.95 $51.42 $102.85
Diesel $5.98 $62.07 $124.14

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 Trooper and Pittsburgh. The current time is 06:55:14.

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.