How far is Woodward, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Woodward, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.07 mi
03h 04m
Flight
141.91 mi
228.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.91 mi
Kilometers
228.38 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.07 mi
Kilometers
267.27 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Return by in Woodward
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodward
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodward
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
Tunnelhill
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Woodward
82.8 mi
01h 32m
To Pittsburgh
83.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 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 Woodward and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mountain Avenue

    106 m · 6 sec · Mountain Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Penns Valley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Aaron Square

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Aaron Square

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Penns Valley Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Penns Valley Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Penns Valley Pike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Penns Valley Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Earlystown Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Earlystown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1995 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  10. 10

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  19. 19

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodward 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 37%
I 99 South
33.8 mi · 20%
Mount Nittany Expressway
16.8 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 8%
Penns Valley Road
12.2 mi · 7%
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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
141.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tunnelhill
01h 32m from Woodward
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodward 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 Woodward to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Tunnelhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Woodward and 83.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.94 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tunnelhill

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

13 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Johnstown

36 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

45 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodward and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 141.91 mi (228.38 km).

Woodward

#1 Woodward

Census designated place

Population2,116
Coordinates40.8986800, -77.3560900
Altitude348
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: Cave Road (-77.356088, 40.89864)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.18 L · about $23.94
Round trip
$47.89
11.72 gal · 44.36 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.94 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.95 $53.90
Premium $4.95 $29.03 $58.06
Diesel $5.98 $35.04 $70.09

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 Woodward and Pittsburgh. The current time is 04:20:30.

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.