How far is West Grove, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from West Grove, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (361 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Grove and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Grove and Pittsburgh.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
116 m · 13 sec · Prospect Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Evergreen Street
1438 ft · 36 sec · East Evergreen Street
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Turn left onto Chatham Road
2 mi · 4 min · Chatham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto London Grove Road
15 m · 7 sec · London Grove Road
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Turn left onto Pennock Lane
633 ft · 33 sec · Pennock Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gap-Newport Pike
42 m · 2 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Gap-Newport Pike
3.7 mi · 7 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap Newport Pike
5.7 mi · 9 min · Gap Newport Pike
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Continue on Newport Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Newport Pike
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Continue on Gap-Newport Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Gap-Newport Pike
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Take the exit straight
56 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lincoln Highway
2051 ft · 50 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Newport Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Old Philadelphia Pike
7.2 mi · 12 min · Old Philadelphia Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 283 West: Harrisburg
28.9 mi · 34 min
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Turn slight left onto I 76 Toll, PATP Toll: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
765 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
124 m · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
2614 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
191.3 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 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 West Grove and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
191 mi · 03h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving West Grove and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Grove to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 270.4 miles (435.1 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?
Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.2 miles from West Grove and 135.1 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.3 miles (361 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 $38.98 one way or $77.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Grove and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Metal
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 Metal.
Hancock, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Huntingdon
Martinsburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Grove and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 224.29 mi (360.96 km).
#1 West Grove
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,838 |
| Coordinates | 39.8220500, -75.8274400 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| 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: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $4.09 | $38.98 | $77.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.87 | $87.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $47.26 | $94.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $57.05 | $114.10 |
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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