How far is McConnellstown, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from McConnellstown, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
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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 02h 30m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McConnellstown and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McConnellstown and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Raystown Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Raystown Road
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Continue on Bedford Pike
581 ft · 18 sec · Bedford Pike
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Take the ramp left
929 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
24.9 mi · 36 min · William Penn Highway
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Turn slight left onto Blair Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Blair Street
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Continue on South Juniata Street
528 ft · 13 sec · South Juniata Street
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Continue on North Juniata Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Juniata Street
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Continue on Municipal Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Municipal Drive
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Continue on Colonial Drive
1081 ft · 30 sec · Colonial Drive
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Turn left onto Carson Valley Road
606 ft · 14 sec · Carson Valley Road
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Turn left
105 m · 13 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West: Ebensburg
1426 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
1779 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 22 West: Ebensburg
30.2 mi · 39 min
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Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 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 McConnellstown 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.
William Penn Highway
Continue on William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 01h 06m
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 Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving McConnellstown 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 McConnellstown to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Vintondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from McConnellstown and 61.5 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.28 one way or $38.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around McConnellstown and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Vintondale
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 Vintondale.
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Altoona Transportation Center
Greensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McConnellstown and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 100.65 mi (161.98 km).
#1 McConnellstown
Situated in the Ridge and Valley province of central Pennsylvania at an elevation of 709 feet, this census-designated place is located within Huntingdon County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4525700, -78.0816700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $19.28 | $38.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $21.28 | $42.55 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $28.30 | $56.59 |
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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