How far is Pine, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Pine, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.23 mi
03h 13m
Flight
148.94 mi
239.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.94 mi
Kilometers
239.7 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.23 mi
Kilometers
285.22 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Pine
Sun, Apr 19, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine
2026-04-19T04:24
Arrive Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine
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
Duncansville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pine
88.4 mi
01h 36m
To Pittsburgh
88.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
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 Pine and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Mountain Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Pine Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Reservior Road

    1134 ft · 32 sec · Reservior Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Appalachian Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 477: Salona

    1434 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Long Run Road

    134 m · 11 sec · Long Run Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nittany Valley Drive

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Nittany Valley Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  21. 21

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 35%
I 99 South
34.1 mi · 19%
Jacksonville Road
24.2 mi · 14%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 8%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 8%
Keystone Shortway
11.8 mi · 7%
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 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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncansville
01h 36m from Pine
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pine 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 Pine to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Duncansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Pine and 88.9 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.54 one way or $51.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pine and Partly Sunny near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Duncansville

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

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

RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

11 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

36 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Johnstown

43 mi away
47 Walnut Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 148.94 mi (239.7 km).

Pine

#1 Pine

Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Population4,891
Coordinates41.1664600, -77.3141400
Altitude168
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: Pine Mountain Road (-77.314152, 41.166498)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.67 L · about $25.54
Round trip
$51.08
12.5 gal · 47.34 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.54 $51.08
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.74 $57.49
Premium $4.95 $30.96 $61.93
Diesel $5.98 $37.38 $74.75

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 Pine and Pittsburgh. The current time is 04:24:02.

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.