How far is Johnstown, PA from Monongahela, PA?
The driving distance from Johnstown, PA to Monongahela, PA is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Johnstown and Monongahela.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnstown and Monongahela.
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Start on Walnut Street
1141 ft · 38 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Napoleon Street
1099 ft · 23 sec · Napoleon Street
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Turn right onto Somerset Street
120 m · 8 sec · Somerset Street
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Continue on Menoher Boulevard
9.3 mi · 14 min · Menoher Boulevard
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Continue on Menoher Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Menoher Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ligonier Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ligonier Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Market Street
104 m · 8 sec · South Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Market Street
724 ft · 17 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Pittsburgh Street
3106 ft · 1 min · East Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on East Pittsburgh Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on East Otterman Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Otterman Street
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Turn left onto North Spring Street
1507 ft · 31 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto West Newton Street
2036 ft · 36 sec · West Newton Street
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Continue on West Newton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on West Newton Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Newton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West Newton Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Greensburg Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Greensburg Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road
2019 ft · 34 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Continue on East Main Street
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Rainbow Run Road
4 mi · 8 min · Rainbow Run Road
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Continue on Bunola River Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Bunola River Road
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Continue straight
1833 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1509 ft · 35 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnstown and Monongahela.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
16.1 mi · 00h 24m
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 Johnstown and Mostly Cloudy near Monongahela.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Johnstown to Monongahela?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Lawson Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Johnstown and 33.1 miles from Monongahela.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 $10.40 one way or $20.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Johnstown and Mostly Cloudy near Monongahela.
Stop Ideas Near Lawson Heights
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 Lawson Heights.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Johnstown and Monongahela. Straight-line distance: 53.63 mi (86.31 km).
#1 Johnstown
City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 18,939 |
| Coordinates | 40.3267400, -78.9219700 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monongahela
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,090 |
| Coordinates | 40.2031300, -79.9261600 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monongahela (-79.92616, 40.20313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $11.48 | $22.95 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
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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