How far is Highspire, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Highspire, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
207.9 mi
03h 22m
Flight
169.55 mi
272.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.55 mi
Kilometers
272.86 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.9 mi
Kilometers
334.59 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Highspire
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highspire
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highspire
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
Napier
PA

Township of Pennsylvania

From Highspire
103.7 mi
01h 41m
To Pittsburgh
104.2 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    109 m · 21 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    142 m · 24 sec · Vine Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Street

    740 ft · 22 sec · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eisenhower Boulevard

    2336 ft · 44 sec · Eisenhower Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto PA 283 East, I 76 Toll

    64 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll

    1129 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    124 m · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2614 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    191.3 mi · 3 hr 30 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  16. 16

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highspire 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
191 mi · 92%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 6%
I 376 West
0.66 mi
I 76 West
0.5 mi
Second Avenue
0.48 mi
Eisenhower Boulevard
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

191 mi · 03h 30m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
169.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napier
01h 41m from Highspire
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highspire and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Napier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Highspire and 104.2 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.99 one way or $59.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highspire and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Napier

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

45 mi away
47 Walnut Street
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

51 mi away
434 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highspire and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 169.55 mi (272.86 km).

Highspire

#1 Highspire

Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population2,369
Coordinates40.2109200, -76.7910800
Altitude97
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 (-76.791089, 40.210882)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.77 L · about $29.99
Round trip
$59.98
14.68 gal · 55.54 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $29.99 $59.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.76 $67.51
Premium $4.95 $36.36 $72.72
Diesel $5.98 $43.89 $87.79

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 Highspire and Pittsburgh. The current time is 00:18:41.

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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.