How far is Lykens, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Lykens, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lykens and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lykens and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Market Street
36 m · 13 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
6.4 mi · 10 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
949 ft · 16 sec · South Market Street
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Continue on South Market Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Armstrong Terrace
123 m · 7 sec · Armstrong Terrace
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Continue on Armstrong Street
620 ft · 16 sec · Armstrong Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1613 ft · 27 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on Peters Mountain Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · Peters Mountain Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 22 East, US 322 East: Harrisburg
2727 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 39: Linglestown
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Linglestown Road
1863 ft · 53 sec · Linglestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Front Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 76, PATP
2453 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1304 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
170.5 mi · 3 hr 7 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 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 Lykens and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
171 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lykens 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 Lykens to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.7 miles from Lykens and 115.8 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.38 one way or $66.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lykens and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
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 Everett.
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Cumberland station
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lykens and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 173.34 mi (278.96 km).
#1 Lykens
Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,771 |
| Coordinates | 40.5667500, -76.7005200 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $4.09 | $33.38 | $66.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.57 | $75.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $40.47 | $80.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $48.86 | $97.71 |
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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