How far is Swarthmore, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Swarthmore and Pittsburgh is 248.06 miles (399.22 km).

Flight distance from Swarthmore, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is 248.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Swarthmore to Pittsburgh with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is: 305.83 miles (492.19 km) by car.

Driving from Swarthmore to Pittsburgh will take approximately 04 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Swarthmore

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population 6372
GPS Coordinates 39°54'7"N 75°20'60"W
Latitude 39.9020600
Longitude -75.3499100
Altitude 39
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Swarthmore and Pittsburgh

The distance between Swarthmore and Pittsburgh is 492 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 28 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 Swarthmore and Pittsburgh. The current time is 02:58:52.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 38 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 22 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 40.85 liters (10.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Swarthmore and Pittsburgh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Swarthmore to Pittsburgh is $40.11 (diesel $51.44).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $40.11 $44.49 $47.94 $51.44

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 December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Swarthmore and Pittsburgh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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