How far is Monongahela, PA from Johnstown, PA?
The driving distance from Monongahela, PA to Johnstown, PA is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monongahela and Johnstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monongahela and Johnstown.
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Start on the route
1655 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1629 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
10 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Greensburg Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Greensburg Pike
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Continue on West Newton Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1091 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 136
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 136
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Turn right onto West Newton Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Newton Street
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Continue on West Newton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on West Newton Street
2750 ft · 51 sec · West Newton Street
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Turn right onto West Pittsburgh Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Pittsburgh Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
16 mi · 24 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto South Market Street
769 ft · 14 sec · South Market Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Market Street
103 m · 8 sec · North Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Market Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Turn right onto Menoher Highway
8.8 mi · 12 min · Menoher Highway
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Continue on Menoher Boulevard
9.3 mi · 14 min · Menoher Boulevard
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Continue on Somerset Street
120 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn left onto Napoleon Street
1099 ft · 23 sec · Napoleon Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1141 ft · 33 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Monongahela and Johnstown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lincoln Highway
Continue on Lincoln Highway
16 mi · 00h 24m
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 Cloudy leaving Monongahela and Chance Rain Showers near Johnstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monongahela to Johnstown?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Lawson Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Monongahela and 32.9 miles from Johnstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.36 one way or $20.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Monongahela and Chance Rain Showers near Johnstown.
Stop Ideas Near Lawson Heights
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 Lawson Heights.
Latrobe station
Greensburg
Connellsville station
Johnstown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monongahela and Johnstown. Straight-line distance: 53.63 mi (86.31 km).
#1 Monongahela
City of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,090 |
| Coordinates | 40.2031300, -79.9261600 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnstown
City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 18,939 |
| Coordinates | 40.3267400, -78.9219700 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnstown (-78.92197, 40.32674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $10.36 | $20.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $15.20 | $30.39 |
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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