How far is Milesburg, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Milesburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.77 mi
02h 39m
Flight
120.89 mi
194.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.89 mi
Kilometers
194.55 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.77 mi
Kilometers
229.76 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Milesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milesburg
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milesburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ebensburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Milesburg
71.1 mi
01h 19m
To Pittsburgh
71.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    2397 ft · 59 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Moose Run Road

    1382 ft · 38 sec · Moose Run Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dell Street

    1 km · 2 min · Dell Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunset Acres

    914 ft · 26 sec · Sunset Acres

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Eagle Valley Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Eagle Valley Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Union Street

    2015 ft · 34 sec · East Union Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Eagle Valley Road

    11.3 mi · 16 min · South Eagle Valley Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Plank Road

    2884 ft · 1 min · East Plank Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North High Street

    1 km · 1 min · North High Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 99 South, US 220 South: Altoona

    2131 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 36 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  21. 21

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milesburg 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 43%
I 99 South
33.1 mi · 23%
South Eagle Valley Road
15.8 mi · 11%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 9%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 9%
US 22
1.36 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ebensburg
01h 19m from Milesburg
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milesburg 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 Milesburg to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Ebensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Milesburg and 71.7 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milesburg and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Ebensburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ebensburg, 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 Ebensburg.

RAIL

Johnstown

24 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

28 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Latrobe station

59 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milesburg and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 120.89 mi (194.55 km).

Milesburg

#1 Milesburg

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,064
Coordinates40.9417300, -77.7850000
Altitude212
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: Market Street (-77.785078, 40.941809)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.19
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.59 $41.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.95 $24.97 $49.94
Diesel $5.98 $30.14 $60.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Milesburg and Pittsburgh. The current time is 22:59:55.

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.