How far is Centre Hall, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Centre Hall, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.41 mi
02h 43m
Flight
124.31 mi
200.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.31 mi
Kilometers
200.06 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.41 mi
Kilometers
240.45 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Centre Hall
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centre Hall
2026-04-19T03:19
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centre Hall
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Munster
PA

Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania

From Centre Hall
74.2 mi
01h 21m
To Pittsburgh
75.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NW
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 Centre Hall and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Centre Hall and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on North Miles Alley

    18 m · 6 sec · North Miles Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Decator Alley

    67 m · 18 sec · Decator Alley

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Pennsylvania Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Harrison Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Harrison Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1794 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  17. 17

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centre Hall 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 41%
I 99 South
33.8 mi · 23%
South Harrison Road
20.4 mi · 14%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 9%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 9%
North Pennsylvania Avenue
2.52 mi · 2%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munster
01h 21m from Centre Hall
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Centre Hall 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 Centre Hall to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Munster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Centre Hall and 75.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Centre Hall and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Munster

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

22 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

27 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

54 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centre Hall and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 124.31 mi (200.06 km).

Centre Hall

#1 Centre Hall

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,216
Coordinates40.8475600, -77.6861100
Altitude404
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: North Miles Alley (-77.686054, 40.847598)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.96 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.07
10.54 gal · 39.92 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.53 $43.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.24 $48.47
Premium $4.95 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $5.98 $31.51 $63.03

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 Centre Hall and Pittsburgh. The current time is 03:19:03.

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.