How far is Hazleton, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Hazleton, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.53 mi
04h 15m
Flight
213.64 mi
343.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.64 mi
Kilometers
343.82 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.53 mi
Kilometers
409.63 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Hazleton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazleton
2026-04-22T19:23
Arrive Pittsburgh
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazleton
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
Stormstown
PA

Census designated place

From Hazleton
126.3 mi
02h 07m
To Pittsburgh
128.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Hazleton and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Court

    24 m · 11 sec · North Lee Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    66 m · 15 sec · West Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1531 ft · 32 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broad Street

    1 mi · 1 min · West Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2738 ft · 39 sec · North Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Susquehanna Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Valmont Parkway

    1199 ft · 31 sec · Valmont Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 93

  9. 9

    Continue on Berwick Hazleton Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Berwick Hazleton Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1125 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    95.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Keystone Shortway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  14. 14

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 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 Hazleton and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
95.2 mi · 37%
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 24%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 13%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

95.2 mi · 01h 43m

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
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
213.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stormstown
02h 07m from Hazleton
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hazleton 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 Hazleton to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Stormstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.3 miles from Hazleton and 128.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 213.6 miles (343.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stormstown

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

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

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

34 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Lewistown

43 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

45 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazleton and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 213.64 mi (343.82 km).

Hazleton

#1 Hazleton

City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population24,809
Coordinates40.9584200, -75.9746500
Altitude505
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 Lee Court (-75.974415, 40.958354)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.38
17.96 gal · 68 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $36.69 $73.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.30 $82.60
Premium $4.95 $44.49 $88.97
Diesel $5.98 $53.70 $107.40

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazleton and Pittsburgh. The current time is 19:23:53.

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.