How far is Milroy, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Milroy, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
159.97 mi
02h 56m
Flight
127.63 mi
205.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.63 mi
Kilometers
205.4 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.97 mi
Kilometers
257.44 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in Milroy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milroy
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milroy
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
Cresson
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Milroy
79.7 mi
01h 28m
To Pittsburgh
80.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    130 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    77 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hill Street

    2909 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Route 322

    1614 ft · 37 sec · Old US Route 322

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Colonial Drive

    1494 ft · 32 sec · West Colonial Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward Milroy

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Boal Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Boal Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Nittany Expressway

    17.5 mi · 21 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  10. 10

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  19. 19

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milroy 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 38%
I 99 South
33.8 mi · 21%
Mount Nittany Expressway
17.5 mi · 11%
West Colonial Drive
14.4 mi · 9%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 8%
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cresson
01h 28m from Milroy
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Milroy and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Cresson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Milroy and 80.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.09 one way or $46.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milroy and Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Cresson

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

17 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Johnstown

32 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

49 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milroy and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 127.63 mi (205.4 km).

Milroy

#1 Milroy

Small city in Redwood County, Minnesota

Population1,498
Coordinates40.7139600, -77.5905500
Altitude237
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: North Main Street (-77.590526, 40.713991)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.37 L · about $23.09
Round trip
$46.17
11.3 gal · 42.74 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.09 $46.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.98 $51.97
Premium $4.95 $27.99 $55.98
Diesel $5.98 $33.79 $67.57

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 Milroy and Pittsburgh. The current time is 01:07:15.

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.