How far is Mont Alto, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Mont Alto, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.73 mi
03h 09m
Flight
135.17 mi
217.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.17 mi
Kilometers
217.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.73 mi
Kilometers
274.76 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, May 14, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in Mont Alto
Thu, May 14, 6:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mont Alto
2026-05-14T12:37
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, May 14, 3:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mont Alto
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
New Baltimore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mont Alto
86.4 mi
01h 34m
To Pittsburgh
84.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 14 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mont Alto and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Anthony Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Anthony Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Manheim Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wayne Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1264 ft · 40 sec · South 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East South Street

    1162 ft · 36 sec · East South Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Water Street

    1510 ft · 47 sec · South Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    101 m · 15 sec · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    106 m · 13 sec · Cedar Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Loudon Street

    2971 ft · 1 min · West Loudon Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn slight left onto Lincoln Way West

    13.1 mi · 20 min · Lincoln Way West

  14. 14

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Way West

  15. 15

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    20.8 mi · 29 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, I 76: Turnpike

    110 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    1913 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville

    3142 ft · 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh

    945 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh

    108 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  26. 26

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

    978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mont Alto 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
105 mi · 61%
Lincoln Highway
20.8 mi · 12%
Lincoln Way West
17.2 mi · 10%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 8%
Wayne Road
4.76 mi · 3%
Wayne Highway
1.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

105 mi · 01h 55m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Baltimore
01h 34m from Mont Alto
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mont Alto and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mont Alto to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

New Baltimore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Mont Alto and 84.4 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.64 one way or $49.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mont Alto and Mostly Cloudy near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near New Baltimore

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

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

RAIL

Cumberland station

37 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

37 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Johnstown

40 mi away
47 Walnut Street
BUS

Frostburg, MD

40 mi away
101 Braddock Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mont Alto and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 135.17 mi (217.54 km).

Mont Alto

#1 Mont Alto

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,729
Coordinates39.8442600, -77.5583200
Altitude258
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: Park Street (-77.558362, 39.844192)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.81 L · about $24.64
Round trip
$49.28
12.06 gal · 45.62 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.64 $49.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.73 $55.46
Premium $4.95 $29.87 $59.75
Diesel $5.98 $36.06 $72.12

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Mont Alto and Pittsburgh. The current time is 12:37:09.

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.