How far is Pine Grove Mills, PA from Pittsburgh, PA?

The driving distance from Pine Grove Mills, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.71 mi
02h 35m
Flight
112.56 mi
181.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.56 mi
Kilometers
181.15 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.71 mi
Kilometers
213.58 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Pine Grove Mills
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Grove Mills
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Pittsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Grove Mills
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Ebensburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pine Grove Mills
69.4 mi
01h 17m
To Pittsburgh
63.3 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Grove Mills and Pittsburgh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Water Street

    3 m · 1 sec · South Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    3.4 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Science Park Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Science Park Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Valley Vista Drive

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Valley Vista Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Atherton Street

    2568 ft · 54 sec · North Atherton Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto I 99 South, US 322 West, US 220 South

    1895 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

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

    33.8 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2791 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Avenue

    1137 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Second Avenue

    1376 ft · 42 sec · Second Avenue

  17. 17

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

    675 ft · 25 sec · Ross Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Forbes Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · Forbes Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    801 ft · 31 sec · Grant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Grove Mills 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.2 mi · 46%
I 99 South
41.3 mi · 31%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.5 mi · 10%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.4 mi · 10%
Valley Vista Drive
2.06 mi · 2%
Science Park Road
1.51 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ebensburg
01h 17m from Pine Grove Mills
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pine Grove Mills and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Grove Mills to Pittsburgh?

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Ebensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Pine Grove Mills and 63.3 miles from Pittsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pine Grove Mills and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsburgh.

Stop Ideas Near Ebensburg

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

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

RAIL

Johnstown

24 mi away
47 Walnut Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

28 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Tyrone

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

Latrobe station

59 mi away
329 McKinley Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Grove Mills and Pittsburgh. Straight-line distance: 112.56 mi (181.15 km).

Pine Grove Mills

#1 Pine Grove Mills

Census designated place

Population1,502
Coordinates40.7336700, -77.8855600
Altitude395
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: South Water Street (-77.885777, 40.733646)
End: Grant Street (-79.995923, 40.440633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.52 $43.05
Premium $4.95 $23.18 $46.37
Diesel $5.98 $27.99 $55.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pine Grove Mills and Pittsburgh. The current time is 21:27:34.

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.