How far is Hummelstown, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Hummelstown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.2 mi
03h 31m
Flight
173.52 mi
279.25 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hummelstown.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.52 mi
Kilometers
279.25 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.2 mi
Kilometers
344.72 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Return by in Hummelstown
Thu, Apr 23, 11:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hummelstown
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 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 Hummelstown
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 Hummelstown
105.8 mi
01h 45m
To Pittsburgh
108.5 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°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 Hummelstown and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Bridge Road

    1304 ft · 26 sec · Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Paxton Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Paxton Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill

    1151 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    2115 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1855 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1015 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    180.3 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  19. 19

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hummelstown 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
180 mi · 84%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 6%
Paxton Street
8.99 mi · 4%
US 15 South
3.84 mi · 2%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.97 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.94 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

180 mi · 03h 18m

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
+40.7 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
01h 45m from Hummelstown
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hummelstown and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.7 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 105.8 miles from Hummelstown and 108.5 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 $30.89 one way or $61.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hummelstown and Sunny 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 Hummelstown and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 173.52 mi (279.25 km).

Hummelstown

#1 Hummelstown

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population4,814
Coordinates40.2653700, -76.7083000
Altitude117
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: West Main Street (-76.708296, 40.265332)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.61 L · about $30.89
Round trip
$61.78
15.12 gal · 57.22 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $30.89 $61.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.77 $69.54
Premium $4.95 $37.45 $74.90
Diesel $5.98 $45.21 $90.42

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 Hummelstown and Pittsburgh. The current time is 04:19:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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