How far is Whitehall Township, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Whitehall Township, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 285.4 miles (459.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.38 mi
04h 48m
Flight
236.51 mi
380.63 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Whitehall Township.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.51 mi
Kilometers
380.63 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.38 mi
Kilometers
459.27 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 8:10 AM EDT
Return by in Whitehall Township
Fri, Apr 17, 12:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitehall Township
2026-04-17T03:21
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Apr 17, 8:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitehall Township
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
Metal
PA

Township in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

From Whitehall Township
142.4 mi
02h 24m
To Pittsburgh
143 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall Township and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Saylor Drive

    110 m · 21 sec · Saylor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Coplay Street

    620 ft · 30 sec · Coplay Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Ruch Street

    683 ft · 21 sec · South Ruch Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Center Street

    2337 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto MacArthur Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    43.1 mi · 52 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on 78th Division Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Harrisburg

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  24. 24

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitehall Township 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 60%
William Penn Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
I 81 South
37.3 mi · 13%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 5%
78th Division Highway
7.59 mi · 3%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
6.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

171 mi · 03h 07m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
236.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metal
02h 24m from Whitehall Township
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Whitehall Township and Chance Rain Showers near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitehall Township to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 285.4 miles (459.3 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?

Metal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.4 miles from Whitehall Township and 143 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.15 one way or $82.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Whitehall Township and Chance Rain Showers 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 Whitehall Township and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 236.51 mi (380.63 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Whitehall Township

Township in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Population24,896
Coordinates40.6667600, -75.4999100
Altitude117
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: Saylor Drive (-75.499856, 40.666715)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 459 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.07 gal
38.12 L · about $41.15
Round trip
$82.29
20.14 gal · 76.24 L
Estimated CO2
89.5 kg one way
Round trip: 179 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $41.15 $82.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $46.31 $92.62
Premium $4.95 $49.89 $99.77
Diesel $5.98 $60.22 $120.44

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitehall Township and Pittsburgh. The current time is 03:21:33.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.