How far is Mifflin, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Mifflin, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.45 mi
03h 17m
Flight
136.52 mi
219.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.52 mi
Kilometers
219.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.45 mi
Kilometers
304.89 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Mifflin
Sun, Apr 19, 11:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mifflin
2026-04-19T05:04
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mifflin
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Duncansville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mifflin
89.7 mi
01h 38m
To Pittsburgh
99.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mifflin and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mifflin and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    622 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tuscarora Street

    114 m · 19 sec · Tuscarora Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Juniata Street

    594 ft · 18 sec · Juniata Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Parker Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    2131 ft · 43 sec · Wilson Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward William Penn Highway

    60 m · 3 sec · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto William Penn Highway

    1221 ft · 24 sec · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    1553 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Arch Rock Road

    1850 ft · 45 sec · Arch Rock Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward US 22 West, US 322 West: Lewistown

    2469 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 West, US 322 West: Mount Union, State College

    24.5 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 220 South: Port Matilda, Altoona

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mifflin and Pittsburgh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
63.5 mi · 34%
I 99 South
33.8 mi · 18%
US 22 West
31.7 mi · 17%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 7%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncansville
01h 38m from Mifflin
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Mifflin and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mifflin to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Duncansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Mifflin and 99.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Mifflin and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Duncansville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duncansville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duncansville.

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

11 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

32 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mifflin and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 136.52 mi (219.7 km).

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#1 Mifflin

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population606
Coordinates40.5695200, -77.4027700
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Pittsburgh

#2 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-77.402769, 40.569709)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.31 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.67
13.38 gal · 50.62 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.34 $54.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.77 $61.53
Premium $4.95 $33.14 $66.28
Diesel $5.98 $40.01 $80.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mifflin and Pittsburgh. The current time is 05:04:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.