How far is Johnsonburg, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Johnsonburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnsonburg and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonburg and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Johnsonburg Road
37 m · 6 sec · Johnsonburg Road
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Turn right onto Bonner Road
2913 ft · 1 min · Bonner Road
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Turn left onto Steffey Church Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Steffey Church Road
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Continue on Buffalo Lodge Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Buffalo Lodge Road
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Turn right onto Smyerstown Road
1550 ft · 49 sec · Smyerstown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Juneau Road
2 mi · 5 min · Juneau Road
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Continue on Juneau Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Juneau Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
35.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 West, US 119 South: Blairsville, Pittsburgh
2129 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
29.6 mi · 45 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnsonburg and Pittsburgh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
35.2 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Johnsonburg 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 Johnsonburg to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smith is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.5 miles from Johnsonburg and 40.6 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Johnsonburg and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Smith
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smith.
Latrobe station
Johnstown
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnsonburg and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 66.19 mi (106.53 km).
#1 Johnsonburg
Situated in Canoe Township within Indiana County, this unincorporated community rests at a significant elevation of approximately 1,847 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8861800, -78.8778100 |
| Altitude | 563 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $14.77 | $29.55 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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