How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Flying Hills, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Flying Hills, PA is about 259 miles (416.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
259.06 mi
05h 00m
Flight
215.18 mi
346.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.18 mi
Kilometers
346.3 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.06 mi
Kilometers
416.92 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flying Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 11:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T13:40
Arrive Flying Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
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
Valley-Hi
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Pittsburgh
129.3 mi
02h 30m
To Flying Hills
129.7 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Flying Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Flying Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Grant Street

    1539 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Monroeville

    2054 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Ohio, Harrisburg

    1317 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    885 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Harrisburg

    855 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    234.2 mi · 4 hr 16 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    138 m · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    33 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right

    608 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Reading Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Reading Road

  13. 13

    Continue on New Holland Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · New Holland Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Freemansville Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Freemansville Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Morgantown Road

    2209 ft · 51 sec · Morgantown Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Flying Hills Drive

    2339 ft · 2 min · Flying Hills Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Nassau Circle

    864 ft · 38 sec · Nassau Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nassau Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Flying Hills.

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike
234 mi · 90%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.6 mi · 5%
New Holland Road
4.88 mi · 2%
Freemansville Road
2.13 mi · 1%
Reading Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Flying Hills Drive
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

234 mi · 04h 16m

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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley-Hi
02h 30m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Rain Showers Likely near Flying Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Flying Hills?

The road trip is about 259 miles (416.9 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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 129.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 129.7 miles from Flying Hills.

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

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.35 one way or $74.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley-Hi

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

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

BUS

Hancock, MD

37 mi away
434 East Main Street
RAIL

Huntingdon

53 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

57 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
BUS

Hagerstown, MD

59 mi away
123 West Franklin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Flying Hills. Straight-line distance: 215.18 mi (346.3 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 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
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#2 Flying Hills

Census designated place

Population2,568
Coordinates40.2767600, -75.9141000
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Flying Hills (-75.9141, 40.27676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.6 L · about $37.35
Round trip
$74.69
18.28 gal · 69.2 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.35 $74.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.03 $84.07
Premium $4.95 $45.28 $90.56
Diesel $5.98 $54.66 $109.31

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 Pittsburgh and Flying Hills. The current time is 13:40:40.

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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.