How far is Mount Wolf, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Wolf, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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
217.75 mi
03h 37m
Flight
175.54 mi
282.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.54 mi
Kilometers
282.5 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.75 mi
Kilometers
350.43 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 PM EDT
Return by in Mount Wolf
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Wolf
2026-04-19T11:07
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Wolf
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
Hartley
PA

Township in western Union County, Pennsylvania

From Mount Wolf
108.7 mi
01h 48m
To Pittsburgh
109.1 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 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 Mount Wolf and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Wolf and Pittsburgh.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    671 ft · 25 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2216 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Musser Street

    710 ft · 14 sec · Musser Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Zions View Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Zions View Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Locust Point Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Locust Point Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Susquehanna Trail

    37 m · 6 sec · Susquehanna Trail

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto I 76 West: Pittsburgh

    2130 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 24 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    3142 ft · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    945 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

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

    108 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.2 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 Mount Wolf 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
186 mi · 86%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 6%
I 83 North
10.7 mi · 5%
Locust Point Road
2.18 mi · 1%
Zions View Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Maple Street
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

186 mi · 03h 24m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartley
01h 48m from Mount Wolf
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Mount Wolf 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 Mount Wolf to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Hartley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Mount Wolf and 109.1 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.38 one way or $62.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Mount Wolf and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Hartley

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

44 mi away
434 East Main Street
BUS

Cumberland, MD

48 mi away
12401 Willowbrook Road SE
RAIL

Cumberland station

49 mi away
East Harrison and Queen City Street
RAIL

Johnstown

53 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Wolf and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 175.54 mi (282.5 km).

Mount Wolf

#1 Mount Wolf

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,380
Coordinates40.0631500, -76.7038600
Altitude130
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 4th Street (-76.704, 40.063229)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.09 L · about $31.38
Round trip
$62.76
15.36 gal · 58.18 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $31.38 $62.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.32 $70.64
Premium $4.95 $38.05 $76.09
Diesel $5.98 $45.93 $91.85

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 Mount Wolf and Pittsburgh. The current time is 11:07:00.

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.