How far is Muhlenberg Park, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?
The driving distance from Muhlenberg Park, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muhlenberg Park and Pittsburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muhlenberg Park and Pittsburgh.
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Start on Elm Road
573 ft · 30 sec · Elm Road
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Turn left onto West Bellevue Avenue
1989 ft · 1 min · West Bellevue Avenue
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Turn right onto Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
829 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
14 mi · 19 min · Warren Street Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver
1843 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1518 ft · 39 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 76 Toll West: Harrisburg
3107 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
230.8 mi · 4 hr 12 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 376 West, US 22: Pittsburgh, Monroeville
3142 ft · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 22 Business, I 376 West, US 22 West: Monroeville, Pittsburgh
945 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 376 West, US 22 West: Pittsburgh
108 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.2 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue
1137 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Second Avenue
1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ross Street
978 ft · 32 sec · Ross Street
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Turn left onto Fifth Avenue
107 m · 10 sec · Fifth Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Street
157 m · 22 sec · Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Muhlenberg Park and Pittsburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
231 mi · 04h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Muhlenberg Park and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Muhlenberg Park to Pittsburgh?
The road trip is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?
Valley-Hi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Muhlenberg Park and 132 miles from Pittsburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.45 one way or $80.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Muhlenberg Park and Sunny near Pittsburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi
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 Valley-Hi.
Hancock, MD
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Hagerstown, MD
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Muhlenberg Park and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 213.32 mi (343.3 km).
#1 Muhlenberg Park
Situated within Muhlenberg Township in central Berks County, this census-designated place lies within the Schuylkill River valley region of southeastern Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3848200, -75.9413200 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $4.35 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.78 | $44.36 | $88.72 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $48.51 | $97.02 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $60.90 | $121.79 |
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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