How far is Philadelphia, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh is 257.21 miles (413.93 km).
Flight distance from Philadelphia, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 257.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is: 305.3 miles (491.33 km) by car.
Driving from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh will take approximately 04 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. It is located on the Delaware River, in eastern Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is a major center for finance, commerce, and education.
| Population | 1578487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°57'8"N 75°9'50"W |
| Latitude | 39.9523300 |
| Longitude | -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. It is located on the Allegheny River in western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is known for its steel industry, its many bridges, and its many attractions, such as the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Andy Warhol Museum.
| Population | 299226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°26'26"N 79°59'45"W |
| Latitude | 40.4406200 |
| Longitude | -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Pittsburgh: Grant Street (-79.995923,40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time Between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
The distance between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh is 491 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 27 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The current time is 06:00:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 37 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 06 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.78 liters (10.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh is $40.04 (diesel $51.36).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $40.04 | $44.42 | $47.85 | $51.36 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
