How far is Halifax, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Halifax, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 216 miles (347.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.99 mi
03h 36m
Flight
161.09 mi
259.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.09 mi
Kilometers
259.25 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.99 mi
Kilometers
347.6 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 2:03 PM EST
Return by in Halifax
Fri, Nov 6, 5:40 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halifax
2026-11-06T10:27
Arrive Pittsburgh
Fri, Nov 6, 2:03 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halifax
9:00 PM EST
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
Hartley
PA

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

From Halifax
107.8 mi
01h 48m
To Pittsburgh
108.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    528 ft · 10 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    947 ft · 16 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peters Mountain Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Peters Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg

    2727 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 39: Linglestown

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Linglestown Road

    1863 ft · 53 sec · Linglestown Road

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Front Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

  12. 12

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP

    2453 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1304 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  20. 20

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  25. 25

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Halifax 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 79%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 6%
American Legion Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 6%
Peters Mountain Road
8.92 mi · 4%
US 22 East
4.2 mi · 2%
North Front Street
1 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.9 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartley
01h 48m from Halifax
Leave By
9:46 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Halifax and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216 miles (347.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Hartley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.8 miles from Halifax and 108.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Halifax and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Hartley

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

44 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

48 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

49 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Johnstown

53 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Halifax and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 161.09 mi (259.25 km).

Halifax

#1 Halifax

Borough in western Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population885
Coordinates40.4681400, -76.9319200
Altitude126
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: Market Street (-76.931976, 40.467974)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.85 L · about $33.63
Round trip
$67.27
15.24 gal · 57.7 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $33.63 $67.27
Mid-grade $4.83 $36.82 $73.64
Premium $5.28 $40.26 $80.51
Diesel $6.59 $50.20 $100.40

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Halifax and Pittsburgh. The current time is 10:27:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.