How far is Troy, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Troy, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
241.55 mi
04h 21m
Flight
191.1 mi
307.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.1 mi
Kilometers
307.54 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.55 mi
Kilometers
388.74 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in Troy
Sun, Apr 19, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-04-19T01:05
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Troy
120.5 mi
02h 10m
To Pittsburgh
121 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
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 Troy and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    33 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Canton Street

    10.6 mi · 17 min · Canton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    990 ft · 34 sec · Sullivan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Springbrook Drive

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Springbrook Drive

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Grover Road

    107 m · 8 sec · Grover Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Grover Road

    103 m · 9 sec · Grover Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    22.4 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 15 South

    726 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Lock Haven

    2882 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Appalachian Thruway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Appalachian Thruway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona

    1434 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

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

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  20. 20

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  21. 21

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  29. 29

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Troy 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 25%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 14%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 10%
Appalachian Thruway
15.9 mi · 7%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 6%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

William Penn Highway

Continue on William Penn Highway

44.8 mi · 01h 06m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
191.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
02h 10m from Troy
Leave By
8:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Troy 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 Troy to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 241.5 miles (388.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Troy and 121 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 191.1 miles (307.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 8:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.81 one way or $69.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 191.1 mi (307.54 km).

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#1 Troy

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population1,229
Coordinates41.7859100, -76.7880100
Altitude335
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: West Main Street (-76.787987, 41.78613)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.27 L · about $34.81
Round trip
$69.63
17.04 gal · 64.54 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $34.81 $69.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.18 $78.37
Premium $4.95 $42.21 $84.42
Diesel $5.98 $50.95 $101.90

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 Troy and Pittsburgh. The current time is 01:05:51.

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.