How far is Duncannon, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Duncannon, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.2 mi
03h 31m
Flight
156.4 mi
251.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.4 mi
Kilometers
251.7 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.2 mi
Kilometers
343.11 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Duncannon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncannon
2026-04-22T22:55
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncannon
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
Bedford
PA

Town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States

From Duncannon
106.6 mi
01h 45m
To Pittsburgh
106.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    2173 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Newport Road

    2112 ft · 51 sec · Newport Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 39: Linglestown

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Linglestown Road

    1863 ft · 53 sec · Linglestown Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Front Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Front Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  18. 18

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  23. 23

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncannon 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 80%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 6%
American Legion Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 6%
Newport Road
10.2 mi · 5%
North Front Street
1 mi
Harrisburg Pike
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

171 mi · 03h 07m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
156.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
01h 45m from Duncannon
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Duncannon and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Duncannon and 106.6 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Duncannon and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Cumberland, MD

45 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

46 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Hancock, MD

47 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Johnstown

50 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncannon and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 156.4 mi (251.7 km).

Duncannon

#1 Duncannon

Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population1,481
Coordinates40.3981400, -77.0230300
Altitude107
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 Market Street (-77.022963, 40.398091)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.48 L · about $30.73
Round trip
$61.45
15.04 gal · 56.96 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.73 $61.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.58 $69.17
Premium $4.95 $37.25 $74.51
Diesel $5.98 $44.97 $89.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncannon and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:55:55.

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.