How far is McKean, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from McKean, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McKean and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKean and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Ridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Ormsby Crossroad
98 m · 17 sec · Ormsby Crossroad
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Turn right onto Mt Alton-Ormsby Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Mt Alton-Ormsby Road
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Continue on Mt Alton Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Mt Alton Road
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Turn left onto Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Continue on Burning Well Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Burning Well Road
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Continue on Marvin Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · Marvin Street
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Turn slight right onto Wilcox Road
77 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Road
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Continue on Wilcox Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Wilcox Road
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Continue on Market Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Market Street
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Continue on Johnsonburg Bypass
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnsonburg Bypass
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Continue on East Center Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · East Center Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 5 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
159 m · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mill Avenue
830 ft · 16 sec · South Mill Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
1348 ft · 23 sec · South Street
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Continue on State Street
2213 ft · 37 sec · State Street
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Continue on Portland Mills Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Portland Mills Road
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Continue on Lake City Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Lake City Road
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Continue on Richardsville Road
14.3 mi · 21 min · Richardsville Road
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Continue on Richards St
1.5 km · 2 min · Richards St
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At the end of the road, turn right onto E Main St
58 m · 5 sec · E Main St
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Allegheny Boulevard
18.1 mi · 27 min · Allegheny Boulevard
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Continue on Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on North Street
21.3 mi · 30 min · North Street
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 28 South: Pittsburgh
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 48 min · Allegheny Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 579 South, I 279 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville, Fort Pitt Bridge, Airport
55 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 579 South: Veterans Bridge, Monroeville
1602 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1433 ft · 28 sec · Veterans Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue, 6th Avenue
1874 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PPG Arena, 6th Avenue
153 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Bigelow Boulevard
68 m · 4 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Continue on Bigelow Square
118 m · 6 sec · Bigelow Square
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
106 m · 11 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Grant Street
90 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Continue on Grant Street
77 m · 14 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 McKean 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.
Allegheny Valley Expressway
Continue on Allegheny Valley Expressway
36.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving McKean and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McKean to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Brookville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from McKean and 75.3 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKean and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Brookville
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 Brookville.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Johnstown
Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McKean and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 121.1 mi (194.89 km).
#1 McKean
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 366 |
| Coordinates | 41.8184000, -78.5575200 |
| Altitude | 642 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.83 | $49.67 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.75 | $53.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.29 | $64.58 |
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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