How far is Worcester, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Worcester, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 302.2 miles (486.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.4 miles (395 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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
302.14 mi
04h 34m
Flight
245.45 mi
395.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.45 mi
Kilometers
395.01 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.14 mi
Kilometers
486.25 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Wed, May 13, 12:31 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Wed, May 13, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-12T19:56
Arrive Pittsburgh
Wed, May 13, 12:31 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
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
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 Worcester
148.9 mi
02h 17m
To Pittsburgh
153.3 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valley Forge Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Valley Forge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Pike

    2273 ft · 52 sec · Ridge Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Trooper Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Trooper Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 422 East: King of Prussia

    960 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on County Line Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · County Line Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North, I 76 West, I 76 East: Turnpike, King of Prussia, Philadelphia

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 202 North: King of Prussia

    2230 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2395 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: Harrisburg

    1919 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    270.7 mi · 4 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  22. 22

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
271 mi · 90%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 4%
Valley Forge Road
3.28 mi · 1%
South Trooper Road
2.63 mi · 1%
County Line Expressway
2.25 mi · 1%
North Park Avenue
1.31 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

271 mi · 04h 55m

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 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
245.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shade Gap
02h 17m from Worcester
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Worcester and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 302.2 miles (486.3 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 148.9 miles from Worcester and 153.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 245.4 miles (395 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.56 one way or $87.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Worcester and Areas Of Frost then 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 Worcester and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 245.45 mi (395.01 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Population10,472
Coordinates40.2012200, -75.3465700
Altitude71
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: Valley Forge Road (-75.346544, 40.201207)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.66 gal
40.36 L · about $43.56
Round trip
$87.11
21.32 gal · 80.72 L
Estimated CO2
94.7 kg one way
Round trip: 189.5 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $43.56 $87.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.03 $98.05
Premium $4.95 $52.81 $105.62
Diesel $5.98 $63.75 $127.49

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Pittsburgh. The current time is 19:56:44.

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.