How far is Whitemarsh, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Whitemarsh, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
300.24 mi
04h 34m
Flight
252.85 mi
406.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.85 mi
Kilometers
406.92 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.24 mi
Kilometers
483.19 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Whitemarsh
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitemarsh
2026-04-23T01:54
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitemarsh
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
Shade Gap
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Whitemarsh
148.3 mi
02h 17m
To Pittsburgh
151.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Skippack Pike

    1822 ft · 42 sec · Skippack Pike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Militia Hill Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Militia Hill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Stenton Avenue

    762 ft · 19 sec · Stenton Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Militia Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Militia Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Butler Pike

    1020 ft · 28 sec · Butler Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Plymouth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Plymouth Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Germantown Pike

    45 m · 8 sec · West Germantown Pike

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 276, PATP, I 476 North: Harrisburg, New Jersey

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg

    1995 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    277.5 mi · 5 hr 2 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  18. 18

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitemarsh and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 92%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
Militia Hill Road
2.76 mi · 1%
Plymouth Road
0.69 mi
I 376 West
0.66 mi
Second Avenue
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

277 mi · 05h 02m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
252.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 17m from Whitemarsh
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Whitemarsh and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Whitemarsh to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.3 miles from Whitemarsh and 151.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitemarsh and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap

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

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

RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

51 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

59 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

59 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitemarsh and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 252.85 mi (406.92 km).

Whitemarsh

#1 Whitemarsh

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population18,584
Coordinates40.1220500, -75.2165700
Altitude56
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: (-75.216653, 40.121985)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.1 L · about $43.27
Round trip
$86.54
21.18 gal · 80.2 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.27 $86.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.70 $97.41
Premium $4.95 $52.46 $104.93
Diesel $5.98 $63.33 $126.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitemarsh and Pittsburgh. The current time is 01:54:31.

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.