How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Harveys Lake, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Harveys Lake, PA is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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
259.18 mi
05h 48m
Flight
217.32 mi
349.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.32 mi
Kilometers
349.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.18 mi
Kilometers
417.11 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harveys Lake
Wed, Jun 3, 8:07 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Wed, Jun 3, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-06-03T02:19
Arrive Harveys Lake
Wed, Jun 3, 8:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 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
Park Forest Village
PA

Census designated place

From Pittsburgh
129.4 mi
02h 54m
To Harveys Lake
129.8 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Harveys Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Harveys Lake.

  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

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    51.1 mi · 55 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    783 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1744 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 180 West: Williamsport

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 405: Muncy, Hughesville

    1491 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    3117 ft · 59 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    30.7 mi · 52 min · East Water Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Mooretown Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mooretown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Mooretown Road

    2544 ft · 1 min · Mooretown Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mooretown Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Mooretown Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 29 Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Route 29 Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Spruce Tree Road

    2765 ft · 1 min · Spruce Tree Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Tulip Road

    65 m · 10 sec · Tulip Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Queen of Peace Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Queen of Peace Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeside Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on Kunkle Road

    727 ft · 20 sec · Kunkle Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Kunkle-Alderson Road

    557 ft · 15 sec · Kunkle-Alderson Road

  33. 33

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    985 ft · 44 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left

    94 m · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Harveys Lake.

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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William Penn Highway
61.6 mi · 24%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 22%
Keystone Shortway
51.5 mi · 20%
East Water Street
30.7 mi · 12%
Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
13.8 mi · 5%
Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

51.1 mi · 00h 55m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
217.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Forest Village
02h 54m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
5:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Pittsburgh and Sunny near Harveys Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Harveys Lake?

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Pittsburgh and 129.8 miles from Harveys Lake.

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

The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 5:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.39 one way or $74.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pittsburgh and Sunny near Harveys Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Park Forest Village, 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 Park Forest Village.

RAIL

Tyrone

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

Huntingdon

37 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
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Lewistown

37 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

52 mi away
1231 11th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Harveys Lake. Straight-line distance: 217.32 mi (349.75 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
Harveys Lake

#2 Harveys Lake

Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population2,812
Coordinates41.3834100, -76.0246500
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Harveys Lake (-76.02465, 41.38341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.62 L · about $37.39
Round trip
$74.77
18.3 gal · 69.24 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $37.39 $74.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.08 $84.16
Premium $4.95 $45.33 $90.66
Diesel $5.98 $54.72 $109.43

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Harveys Lake. The current time is 02:19:07.

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.